autonomy éntirely, the risk of child obesity inflates if the parental figure does not convey healthy
eating habits.
‘The industry of marketing holds a profound influence in regard to fast food consumption,
whether subliminal or not. Despite the backlash on certain fast food industries, the business 2
remaing successful pi ed ss strategic marketing Seeeetins into
purchasing fast food products. Infact, “30% of American youngsters are eating fast food and
consuming an additional 187 kcal,” the equivalent to six pounds each year (Strasburger). Those
who question the fluctuation of childhood obesity rates must take into strong consideration the
immeasurable impact of the marketing industry, for “more than 80% of all advertisements in
children’s programming are for ist foods or smacks," and these advertisements displayed tthe
_youth are products made up of high ft and minimal musiion (Strasburg). One stay ae) oP
based off of 1,638 hours of uninterrupted television, ilustaled a total of 9,000 food advertiseg;s °) J J
with young children vier approximately twelve to twenty one. However, Kier than 165 : hd
aéveriseaeny AO se eral wellness and good nutrition (Strasburger). Advertising remains :
a fmain contributing factor in the realms of childhood obesity, based on its everlasting influence
ona child and their food consumption.
When young children start falling into the category of overweight or obesity, their health
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must be analyzed beyond just physical foo Gersty will often create a cause and effect
often
structure on a child, for the more one gains, isorders also follow. A common disorder in
‘American culture includes anxiety, for ita recognized “as a symptom as well as disorder..in
ages
this population considering hildren often grapple with separation anxiety at Locotegeas'a
result of overprotection by their parents ( let). A close relation to anxiety,
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