Children more likely to engage with junk food posts from influencers – charity

Children and young people regularly see content about foods high in fat, sugar and salt when they go online, a poll suggests (PA) - (PA Archive)

Children and teenagers are being bombarded with videos and pictures of unhealthy food online, polling suggests, with youngsters more likely to engage with content about junk food if it is shared by influencers.

Cancer Research UK said that ministers must do more to protect young people from “harmful marketing that could increase their risk of obesity and cancer in the future”.