https://padlet.com/bnl0406/w3tb0mzkp10l Class Activity 2 HESC 410-51 en-us 2017-02-06 13:59:13 UTC 2024-04-22 17:50:47 UTC hello@padlet.com bnl0406 https://padlet.com/bnl0406/w3tb0mzkp10l/wish/153578229 1 in 6 children and adolescents are obese which leads to adults with more than just weight problems. Obesity is a problem that leads to health issues such as high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure and even death. Psychological issues like low self-esteem and depression may also arise from the result of obesity. Our society has evolved where convenience and fast food has become the norm and processed meals are now a regular for families. In this advertisement, we see what seems to be a nice clown in an unsuspecting person. However, this advertising is aimed at children to tempt them to want burgers and fries every time they see this clown as they associate this clown to a very popular fast food chain. These ads entice kids to push parents for these unhealthy meals. Similarly to children, these same ads continue to lure in adults which, in turn, continues the trend of obesity.

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