Big Food on Shine

Can Pac-Man help kids make healthier choices?

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Most parents are aware of how abundant junk food ads are on kids’ TV programming, but ads lurk in every corner. Media consumption habits have changed, and marketers are keeping up as they find new ways to get their message to kids in new outlets, including social media, product placement in TV shows and movies, sports sponsorships, mobile phones and kids’ favorite websites.

Could a tax on junk food drive healthier choices?

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I’m about to open a huge can of worms, but I’m pretty passionate about this idea, so here goes.

I think a “junk food” tax could help us deal with a major health epidemic.

The idea of taxing foods and drinks that have low nutritional value has been tossed…

How we can end overeating and eat healthier

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This week I’d like to reflect on one of my recent food related reads—David Kessler’s excellent “ The End of Overeating .” No, it doesn’t offer five easy ways to achieve…