Adolescents and food marketing

Hi there! Do you know what advertising is? It's when companies try to tell people about their products so that they can buy them. Sometimes, companies use advertising to sell food to teenagers. This is called food marketing.

Food marketing can be good because it helps people know about different types of food, but it can also be bad. That's because some food marketing might not be very healthy. For example, a company might advertise sugary drinks or high-calorie snacks that are not very good for our bodies.

Teenagers are very important for food marketing because they are at an age where they are starting to make their own choices about what they eat. So food marketing companies try to appeal to this age group by using fun advertisements, social media, and celebrity endorsements.

However, sometimes these advertisements can make teenagers choose unhealthy food options. If teenagers keep eating unhealthy food, it can lead to health problems like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

That's why it's important for teenagers to be aware of what they are eating and make healthy choices. It's also important for parents and caregivers to help guide teenagers and make sure they have access to healthy food options.