It’s more than just a few television ads – marketing food and drinks to children these days includes promotional displays at grocery stores and packaging that directs them to websites where they can play games, win prizes or send e-cards.
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds the nation’s largest food and beverage companies spent about $1.6 billion in 2006 marketing their products to children. The report stems from the concern about childhood obesity.
It is all about the money….isn’t it?