An audit of food and beverage advertising on the Sydney metropolitan train network: regulation and policy implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased marketing of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods has been identified as a driver of the global obesity epidemic and a priority area for preventative efforts. Local and international research has focused on the unhealthiness of television advertising, with limited research into the growing outdoor advertising industry. This study aimed to examine the extent of food and beverage advertising on the Sydney metropolitan train network, and to assess the nutritional quality of advertised products against the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.

Methods

All 178 train stations on the Sydney metropolitan train network were surveyed in summer and winter. A survey tool was developed to collect information for all advertisements on and immediately surrounding the train

SUBMITTER: Sainsbury E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5440940 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature