Sociodemographic factors associated with consumption of confectionery among obese and non-obese adults: A secondary analysis by Cheah, Yong Kang, Azahadi, Mohd Omar, Mohamad Nor, Noor Safiza, Phang, Siew Nooi, Abd Manaf, Noor Hazilah

“…The objective of the present study is to examine sociodemographic factors associated with consumption of confectionery among obese and non-obese adults in Malaysia. …”

Television food advertising leads to unhealthy habits in children: Taking our stand by Chew Abdullah, Nor Azimah, Zakaria, Nazlina

“…Children are the main target of advertising especially foods promotion like breakfast cereals, confectionery, savory-snacks, soft-drinks and fast food.Furthermore, food promotion tends to focus on "fun" and "taste" theme rather than on "health or nutrition".In addition, television is the main channel uses by food marketers to reach children.As such, food promotion can influence children's food-related knowledge, preference and behavior.Moreover children tend to pester their parents to purchase their desires.Food promotion affects daily lifestyle of nutrient-intake of children and these changes comprise of food habits, food purchasing and consumption patterns. …”
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