1. Advertising and Consumerism
Kali Acerra
Arielle Klinetsky

2. How Advertising Really Influences Children
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Common school children did not know who was who when identifying prominent figures from history. Instead, they only recognizes fast food icons. – Supersize Me

3. How Many Ads Are Actually Seen?
Children are exposed to over 40,000 ads per year alone. This only includes the television.
Can’t distinguish between reality and commercials until they’re about 8 years old

4. The Impact Childhood Obesity is a rising problem across America
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Companies try to tie in cartoon characters to better relate and lure in children
From that 40,000 are 642 sugary cereal ads

5. Mixed Messages
In a study, 50% of commercials aimed at girls focus on physical attractiveness
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80% of 10 year old girls have tried
dieting as a way to lose weight
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6. Cigarettes and Children
Tobacco companies have been found guilty of targeting children as young as 13
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In the United states alone, 4,000 children under 18 start smoking each day

7. Alcohol and Children
Children see 45% more beer ads in teen magazines than adults see in their own magazines.
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A Los Angeles study of seventh graders showed that students who viewed ads for alcohol at a young age were more likely to drink in eighth grade.