
 Food Sleuth Radio Katie Marx, policy associate with the Center for Science in the Public Interest discusses food marketing to children.
 Aug 1, 2024 
 Katie Marx, a policy associate with the Center for Science in the Public Interest, dives into the alarming $2 billion spent annually on marketing unhealthy food to children. She discusses how influencers shape kids' eating habits through apps and games. The conversation highlights regulatory challenges in curbing this marketing, successful policies in other countries, and the insidious presence of advertising in schools. Marx advocates for stronger regulations and media literacy to empower kids and families against misleading food marketing. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Marketing to Kids: The Unseen Influence 
 02:28 • 9min 
 The Struggle for Regulation in Children's Food Advertising 
 11:51 • 2min 
 Targeting Kids: The Impact of Food Marketing 
 13:37 • 4min 
 Advertising in Education: A Concern 
 17:43 • 5min 
 Promoting Healthier Beverage Choices for Kids 
 22:29 • 6min 
