American children are eating too much salt and sugar because of marketing that is prevalent that encourages unhealthy eating. Many parents are badgered by their children to get snacks that are unhealthy for them by the time they get to the checkout counter. This is because of the advertising that is geared to children. The effect on food advertising on children has been documented in the book, “The Myth of Choice, How Food Marketers Target Our Kids.”

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Busting The Myth Of Parent Choice: Food Marketing And Its Impact On Kids (Part 1) – Forbes