Children's TV shows portraying unhealthy food as attractive and appealing, says study

More than half of food depicted in kids TV shows is unhealthy, according to a study published in the Irish Medical Journal this month.

Children's TV shows portraying unhealthy food as attractive and appealing, says study

More than half of food depicted in kids TV shows is unhealthy, a study published in the Irish Medical Journal according to this month.

Researchers found fruit and veg made up only about 10% of what children were watching on TV.

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