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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Read two opposing viewpoints and take a side; evaluate how advertising can influence decision-making when choosing what to eat; analyze deceptive advertising messages.
HEALTH ED STANDARDS
NHES 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
CASEL COMPETENCY: Self-management; responsible decision-making
KEY VOCAB
dire, susceptible, economic, stigmatize, mouthfeel
Lesson Plan: Should Junk Food Ads Be Banned?
The U.K. might ban online ads for unhealthy foods. Should the U.S. do the same? Two Choices student advisers weigh in.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
To what extent should the government be involved in helping people make healthy food choices?
CLOSE-READING QUESTIONS
CRITICAL-THINKING QUESTIONS
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
NHES 2
CASEL Competency: Responsible Decision-Making
The U.K. is far from the only country that has banned junk food advertising. Have students prepare for a discussion by researching WHO’S BANNING ADS, ANYWAY? In this activity, they should find five countries who have successfully given junk food ads the boot and describe whether there have been any positive outcomes as a result. (Click here to find this Skill Builder.)
After reading the article, students can try to spot any of the advertising tricks in their favorite snack. In groups or individually, have your students explain HOW TO RECOGNIZE DECEPTIVE ADS by focusing on the social media presence of a popular junk food. Have them screenshot a deceptive ad from the profile, prepare a short visual presentation, and make a final decision about their position in the debate. Consider creating a poll for your class using the debate question. (Click here to find this Skill Builder.)
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