By Dr. Mercola Junk food is contributing to skyrocketing rates
of diabetes, high blood pressure, and even strokes -- and not
just among adults. Food and beverage companies spend $2 billion
a year promoting unhealthy foods to kids, and while ultimately
it's the parents' responsibility to feed their children healthy
foods, junk food ads make this much more difficult than it
should be. A new campaign, We're Not Buying It, is now underway
to help expose deceptive marketing to children, debunk industry
claims, and highlight the latest research, in the hopes of
ending this assault on today's youth, and I'll explain how you
can get involved, too, below. Does Your Child Recognize the
"Golden Arches"? Most toddlers recognize the sign of McDonald's
"golden arches" long before they are speaking in full sentences.
Because they are often raised on French fries, fast-food
hamburgers and orange soda, or if "raised" is a bit of a
stretch, are taught that French fries, chicken fingers and soda
is an acceptable meal. Have you