TV characters’ food habits set bad example
Unhealthy food was featured in almost half (47.5%) of the instances where food was consumed on children’s programmes shown on RTÉ and BBC.
Sugary drinks accounted for 25% of the beverages shown.
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SUBSCRIBEUnhealthy food was featured in almost half (47.5%) of the instances where food was consumed on children’s programmes shown on RTÉ and BBC.
Sugary drinks accounted for 25% of the beverages shown.
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