Children's views on outdoor advertising of unhealthy food and beverages near schools

Children are often exposed to unhealthy outdoor food advertisements during the school commute. This exposure can have negative public health consequences given childhood weight gain has been linked to the marketing of energy-dense and nutrient-poor foods. This study aimed to explore schoolchildren's lived experiences and attitudes towards outdoor advertising surrounding their schools.

Citation:
Francis J, Ross E, Pulker C, Brinkman S, Mandzufas J, Martin K, Howard J, Trapp G. Children's views on outdoor advertising of unhealthy food and beverages near schools. Appetite. 2025;206.

Keywords:
Nutrition, school commute, fast food, advertising

Abstract:
Children are often exposed to unhealthy outdoor food advertisements during the school commute. This exposure can have negative public health consequences given childhood weight gain has been linked to the marketing of energy-dense and nutrient-poor foods. This study aimed to explore schoolchildren's lived experiences and attitudes towards outdoor advertising surrounding their schools.