Corporate political activity of the baby food industry: the example of Nestle in the United States of America.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The marketing practices of the breastmilk substitutes industry have been known for decades, but little is known about the influence of the baby food industry, more generally, on public health policy, research and practice, also known as 'corporate political activity' (CPA). In this study, the baby food industry refers to for-profit companies that manufacture, market or distribute breastmilk substitutes and food products for infants and young children under two years. In addition, trade associations, public relations firms, marketing agencies and individuals or groups affiliated with the baby food industry are also considered to be part of the baby food industry. The aim of the current study was to systematically identify and monitor the CPA of the baby food industry in the USA,

SUBMITTER: Tanrikulu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7140353 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature