They see their favorite rock stars and sports heroes in these advertisements. The underlying message is that cool, popular people consume alcohol. There is a strong link between watching a lot of television and obesity. The more children watch television, the less time they have for more physical activities. Plus, many of the food ads aimed at children are for overprocessed, high calorie foods.
Examples are candy or hamburgers.
These advertisements promote poor eating habits. Rarely are healthy foods such as fruits or vegetables advertised. Finally, snacking while watching television promotes obesity. Children who eat while watching television can quickly lose track of how much they've eaten. This can increase the chances of overeating.