The FTC’s Review of Food Marketing to Children & Adolescents

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The FTC’s report found that digital marketing for sweetened beverages and snack foods were directed to Hispanic and African-American teens. Sporting events, such as soccer games, were sponsored by sweetened beverage companies, and soccer themes were used in ads for cookies. According to the FTC some food and beverage companies created initiatives to encourage healthy lifestyles among Hispanic children and their families.

Access this report from 2012 here to learn more about the state of food marketing to children.