Children Still Exposed to Junk Food Ads on YouTube

Source: Despite Ad Bans, Young Children Frequently See Junk Food Promotions on YouTube and YouTube Kids (2025-07-02)

Despite bans on advertising unhealthy foods to children, young viewers continue to encounter junk food promotions on YouTube and YouTube Kids. The study highlights ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of current advertising restrictions aimed at protecting children from marketing unhealthy products. Researchers from UConn emphasize the need for stricter measures to limit children's exposure to such advertisements. The findings call for increased awareness and policy action to better safeguard young audiences from persuasive junk food marketing online.

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