Are the ads we see on television everyday having a more significant impact on our country's obesity level than we realize? Are these glamorized depictions of greasy, often times fat-infused food acting as a sort of weight-gain hypnosis or propaganda for many Americans? Are children under the age of eight perhaps more at risk of being influenced by these glamorized fast-food ads? Or should consumers/parents of young consumers instead be held accountable for what they choose to eat/feed their children? These are some of the questions we will be discussing in class Tuesday. In the links below you will find an article from NPR that asks these questions, and a youtube video showing some of the most outrageous food commercials of the past year. Hopefully these two resources get you all thinking more about the topic and ready to discuss on Tuesday!
NPR Article: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/01/29/462838153/food-ads-make-us-eat-more-and-should-be-regulated
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF0p4iTcXxg
Cody, Especially after reading Michael Pollan's book, I think this is a very relevant and important topic to talk about! This quote from the article was especially concerning to me: "Food companies spend less than one half of 1 percent of their marketing dollars to promote fruits and vegetables."
ReplyDeleteHey Cody,
ReplyDeleteLooking at the first ad from the video, it is interesting to note how Carl's Junior is attempting to sell the patriotism of their burgers by using fireworks, the national anthem, and a woman who represents America's ideal white beauty standards. Also, she is very fit, something contradictory it seems to eating fast foods.
I'm looking forward to our discussion on Tuesday!