Public backs TV advert ban on Junk Food to protect children

The video discusses the importance of teaching children about healthy eating amidst the challenges posed by advertising targeted at them. It highlights the rising childhood obesity rates in England and the pressure parents feel to buy unhealthy foods. Public opinion is shifting towards banning unhealthy food ads before the watershed. The video also questions the effectiveness of such bans in the digital age, where advertising is pervasive. It concludes that significant changes, possibly legal, are needed to reduce children's exposure to unhealthy food marketing.

What is one of the main challenges in teaching children about healthy eating?

• Lack of educational resources

• Advertising aimed at children

• Unavailability of healthy food

• High cost of healthy food

What percentage of people support banning unhealthy food ads before the watershed?

• Nearly 1/3

• Nearly 1/2

• Nearly 2/3

• Nearly 3/4

Why do some people consider selling sugary foods to children unethical?

• It is not profitable

• It is inhuman

• It is too expensive

• It is not popular

What is a potential downside of banning TV commercials for unhealthy foods?

• It could lead to higher prices

• It might reduce consumer awareness

• It might boost the food industry

• It could increase food variety

What is a significant challenge for broadcasters in reducing unhealthy food ads?

• Technical difficulties

• Government regulations

• Pressure from big brands

• Lack of viewer interest