Gadget & Tech News


In-Game Ads, Online Ads Make Kids Fat, Sick

A new book called Generation Digital: Politics, Commerce and Childhood in the Age of the Internet by Kathryn C. Montgomery says that children have become a “coveted consumer demographic” by advertisers, who are bombarding them with subtle, sophisticated advertising for junk food in games and on children’s web sites. The kids then crave junk food, which contributes to the growing OBESITY EPIDEMIC. (props to Vegetarian Organic Blog)

Original post by Mike

Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Netvouz
  • DZone
  • ThisNext
  • MisterWong
  • Wists



Related Articles
  • Video Games Make Kids Violent, Stupid and Sick?
  • Game Teaches Kids About Health By Shutting Down
  • Game Store Sells Only to Kids with Good Grades
  • Researchers turn brushing your teeth into child’s play
  • The Torture Game: Fun for the Whole Family
  • No comments yet. Be the first.

    Leave a reply