Erika Taught Me What The Food Companies Don’t Want Us To Know
Dec 19, 2023
Dr. Marie Bragg, an expert in food marketing and nutrition, discusses the secrets that food companies don't want us to know. She talks about who food companies target in their marketing campaigns, the harmful effects of endorsement marketing, and provides insights on what to eat and not to eat.
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Front Labels Can Be Misleading
- Food packaging often tells a different story than the ingredient list; front-of-package images can mislead consumers.
- Dr. Marie Bragg urges turning packages around and reading ingredient lists to see real contents like high-fructose corn syrup.
Targeted Marketing Harms Kids Of Color
- Companies purposefully target young children and youth of color with unhealthy products.
- This targeted marketing increases risk for diet-related disease in those communities, says Dr. Marie Bragg.
Speak Up To Companies, Don’t Just Educate Kids
- Don't rely solely on educating kids about ads because awareness doesn't fully prevent persuasion.
- Dr. Marie Bragg advises parents to get vocal to companies and pressure for change rather than only warning children.