What Effect Does Watching Food Commercials Have on the Eating

question 3

Multiple Choice

What effect does watching food commercials have on the eating habits of viewers?

• A)Food commercials generally have little to no effect on eating habits.
• B)People are more likely to eat the specific product being advertised in the commercial,but not other unrelated foods.
• C)Snacking in general is more likely after viewers watch a food commercial.
• D)The eating habits of adults are influenced more by food commercials than are the eating habits of children.

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