Television advertising directed at children is claimed to be a significant contributory factor in childhood obesity. Furthermore, it is claimed the presence or absence of advertisements for 'treat foods' has a major impact on children's eating habits. However, focusing on advertisements alone...

This article originated as a contribution to informed debate on public policy issues surrounding a review of New Zealand broadcasting policy. The issue, however, has implications well beyond the New Zealand market. Public debate on broadcasting has frequently centered on calls to: improve the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the range of potential influences on children's food choices, while suggesting that recent restrictions on advertising of some foods may not be as effective as expected. It aims to use home‐delivered food promotional materials to illustrate...