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According to recent research report, w88 of unhealthy foods and drinks through social media and online games (also referred to as “advergaming”) does have the intended result. Children are more likely to ask their parents to purchase these products, and they more often consume them.
We can’t shield our w88 from all outside influences, and use of digital devices is likely to increase in the future. So what can parents do? Here are four ideas:
- Take steps to minimize kids’ exposure to online w88. You can do this by setting time limits on their use of digital devices and/or limiting access to only those apps, websites and games that promote healthy habits.
- Help w88 recognize and resist others’ attempts to influence them. One way to do this is to talk about ads when you see one together (for example a TV commercial). Ask questions that encourage w88 to think about the meaning behind the messages.
- Let your federal elected officials know that you are concerned about online w88 to children. Find out what they can do to help.
- Learn more about media and children from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
This article was written and reviewed by Rethink Your Drink Nevada’s team of dietetic professionals. To learn more about making healthier drink choices, subscribe to the program's newsletter, the Insider. To suggest a newsletter topic,write to RethinkYourDrinkNevada@unr.edu, and receive a free, healthy drink recipe book.
Jamie Benedict, Ph.D., R.D.N., is a professor with Rethink Your Drink, a program offered by the College of w88 online live casino, Biotechnology & Natural Re' w88 online live casino ofin collaboration with Extension.
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