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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A659-2004Feb23.html

Heres a dated but interesting article I just read about the manipulation of the advertising industry and preventative measures some groups are trying to take. The article basically deals with the topic of childhood obesity and advertising being a contributing factor towards it. Claiming that children are unable to detect bias and fallacies within ads and that these untruthful ads about snack foods lead to childhood obesity.
There was an interesting point brought up in the article. Daniel L. Jaffe made the observation that the parent still plays a role in the obesity of a child. The parents give into the cravings of their children. The children cant go purchase unhealthy food, rather, they are supplied it by the parents. I tend to agree with Mr. Jaffe's point that, yes the ads may be harmful, but ultimately it comes down to the parents to maintain a healthy diet for the kids.