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Should junk food advertising aimed at children be banned?

@priyan 3 weeks ago · 414 views · 3 arguments
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Yes 67% (2) (1) No 33%

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Childhood obesity is rising in many countries. Should advertising for high-sugar and high-fat foods be restricted where children can see it?

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@ravim

Children cannot judge persuasion the way adults can. Marketing aimed at them is an unfair contest.

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25 Sep, 2026 02:41 PM
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@zainaby

Tobacco advertising was restricted for the same reason, and it worked.

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25 Sep, 2026 07:41 PM

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@jackt

Parents buy the food, not the child. A ban treats adults as unable to say no, and it is hard to enforce online.

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25 Sep, 2026 02:41 PM