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.
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