Junk food, sugary drinks and XL portion sizes: advertising on convenience stores near primary schools in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

Brien, Amanda; Wu, Stephanie; Maharaj, Shreya; Meneses, Selda; Yousif, Lina; Nasimham, Hari; Smith, Melody; Egli, Victoria

doi:10.1080/1177083x.2022.2058407

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“…Outdoor food and beverage advertising is a key aspect of the food environment, particularly around schools [ 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ]. Outdoor advertisements are promotional materials that prompt eating or drinking that are located outside, such as billboards, window posters, outdoor banners, or A-frame sandwich boards.…”

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School-Level Socioeconomic Status and Nutrient Content of Outdoor Food/Beverage Advertisements

Ruggles,

Thomas,

Poulos

et al. 2023

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We examined if areas around schools with more students of lower socioeconomic status (SES) have more total food/beverage advertisements and/or more advertisements with poorer nutritional content as compared to areas around schools with fewer students with lower SES. All outdoor food/beverage advertisements within a half-mile radius of 47 middle and high schools in the United States were objectively documented in 2012 and coded for nutritional content. The total number of advertisements and the macronutrient and micronutrient contents (total calories, fat (g), protein (g), carbohydrate (g), sugar (g), and sodium (mg)) of food and beverage items depicted in the advertisements were calculated. In total, 9132 unique advertisements were recorded, with 3153 ads displaying food and beverages that could be coded for nutrient content. Schools located in areas of lower SES (≥60% students receiving free/reduced-price lunch) had significantly more advertisements displaying food and beverages that could be coded for nutrient content (z = 2.01, p = 0.04), as well as advertisements that contained more sodium (z = 2.20, p = 0.03), as compared to schools located in areas of higher SES. There were no differences in calorie, fat, protein, carbohydrate, or sugar content. Policies to reduce the prevalence of outdoor food and beverage advertising are warranted.

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School-Level Socioeconomic Status and Nutrient Content of Outdoor Food/Beverage Advertisements

Ruggles,

Thomas,

Poulos

et al. 2023

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“…Bus shelters are one aspect of the outdoor food environment that have been studied near schools; others include convenience store windows and billboards (Brien et al, 2023;Dia et al, 2021;Trapp et al, 2022). Studies have assessed the volume of bus shelter advertisements specific to foods high in calories and salt, sugar, and fat (Finlay et al, 2022;Huang et al, 2020;Kelly et al, 2008;Trapp et al, 2021;Velazquez et al, 2019).…”

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Exploring the volume and type of unhealthy advertising in close proximity to schools: An audit of bus shelter advertising in one mid-sized Canadian city

Kennedy,

Steeves,

Walls

et al. 2023

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Background: Unhealthy advertising influences the attitudes and behaviour of children. Child exposure to products such as alcohol and fast food have been linked to adverse health problems, such as heavy drinking and obesity. Bus shelter advertisements are a potential exposure site for unhealthy advertising for children as they take municipal transit to and from school. This study explores the volume and type of unhealthy advertising at bus shelters within close proximity to schools in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Methods: In Halifax, Nova Scotia, 55 bus shelters with advertising were within a 500-metre distance of an elementary, junior, or high school. Three audits occurred in October 2020 (Fall), January 2021 (Winter), and April 2021 (Spring). Advertisements were coded as unhealthy if containing alcohol or gambling promotions. Food promotions were classified as maximum (healthy), moderate, or minimum (unhealthy) nutrition. Results: In total, 319 bus shelter advertisements were collected across three audits. Of these, 14.4% of advertisements were unhealthy (n = 46), and less than 1% (n = 3) were classified as healthy. For the unhealthy advertising, 37.0% (n = 17) of advertisements promoted gambling, 32.6% (n = 15) advertised food, 21.7% (n = 10) advertised non-alcohol beverages, and 8.7% (n = 4) advertised alcohol. The majority of advertisements (n = 270; 84.6%) were classified as other. Implications: Children are potentially exposed to unhealthy advertising as they travel to and from school in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Further research is needed to understand how and when children are exposed to these types of advertising. Municipalities can consider implementing further bylaws and administrative orders that create supportive environments for children and youth.

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Mapping the extent of unhealthy food advertising around schools in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland

Kneller,

Garton,

Exeter

et al. 2024

Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online

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Junk food, sugary drinks and XL portion sizes: advertising on convenience stores near primary schools in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

School-Level Socioeconomic Status and Nutrient Content of Outdoor Food/Beverage Advertisements

School-Level Socioeconomic Status and Nutrient Content of Outdoor Food/Beverage Advertisements

Exploring the volume and type of unhealthy advertising in close proximity to schools: An audit of bus shelter advertising in one mid-sized Canadian city

Mapping the extent of unhealthy food advertising around schools in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland

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