Disparities in children's sports participation and food advertising exposure in amateur sports settings in Canada.

ABSTRACT: This study examined social disparities in sports team participation and self-reported exposure to food advertising in amateur sports settings in Canada and examined differences in exposure between Quebec (where commercial advertising directed to children under 13 years, including sponsorship, is restricted) and other provinces (where there are no restrictions). Children aged 10-17 years (n = 3672) completed a cross-sectional online survey in 2019 and answered questions on sports team participation and exposure to food advertising on signs at their sporting events and on their sports equipment. Multivariable logistic regressions were performed to examine differences among socio-demographic subgroups and policy environments. Sports team participation was reported by 39.5% of children, with m

SUBMITTER: Pauze E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12268325 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature