Monday, March 29, 2010

How a fast-food sign changes your day

How a fast-food sign changes your day - Healthzone.ca

Calorie reporting, possible taxation and other regulations have been following fast food in the last few years. A recent study shows that seeing fast food signs trigger the need to rush. An interesting study that could have wider implications on fast food advertising and other regulations. We know more about the health impacts of products than ever and we are slowing figuring out the impacts of marketing in convincing us to buy. The two elements are related and either the advertising or the products will need to be tightly regulated.

Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal [FAST FOOD NATION]

1 comment:

olivia said...

i've always wanted to read that book but never got around to it