“Several mechanisms explaining the link between screen media use and obesity have been proposed, including (1) exposure to food advertising increasing consumption of energy-dense, nutritionally questionable foods; (2) distracted eating while using screen media contributing to increased overall caloric intake; and (3) sedentary screen media use displacing strenuous physical activity” (Bickham, et al). TV ads persuade preferences and consumption. There is evidence that digital media results in distracted eating. Television is the only medium to consistently delivers food advertising.
This article relates to my research question because it explains three ways screen media can cause obesity. This informs my understanding on how advertisements, distracted eating and sedentary behavior cause obesity. Bickham et al and Rosen et al offer a similar perspective when they say that poor eating habits and sedentary behavior link social media and obesity.
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Obese Americans are depicted as unintelligent and undisciplined. Often times over weight individuals aren’t included on television programs and the seldom times they are they are shown engaging in stereotypical eating. News media contributes to weight bias through highlighting individual causes to obesity without including the social or genetic factors. Similarly, reality weight loss programs such as Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers can create individual self blame. “Victims of weight-based prejudice are at higher risk for mental health comorbidities, including depression, body dissatisfaction, loneliness, anxiety, and low self-esteem” (Chou et al). Social media such as YouTube has cyberbullying towards overweight peers. On the contrary, social media platforms can act as safe havens for obese individuals to receive support from nonjudgmental communities. As a result, over time this can increase self
This article relates to my research question because it explains three ways screen media can cause obesity. This informs my understanding on how advertisements, distracted eating and sedentary behavior cause obesity. Bickham et al and Rosen et al offer a similar perspective when they say that poor eating habits and sedentary behavior link social media and obesity.
2. Chou, …show more content…
Obese Americans are depicted as unintelligent and undisciplined. Often times over weight individuals aren’t included on television programs and the seldom times they are they are shown engaging in stereotypical eating. News media contributes to weight bias through highlighting individual causes to obesity without including the social or genetic factors. Similarly, reality weight loss programs such as Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers can create individual self blame. “Victims of weight-based prejudice are at higher risk for mental health comorbidities, including depression, body dissatisfaction, loneliness, anxiety, and low self-esteem” (Chou et al). Social media such as YouTube has cyberbullying towards overweight peers. On the contrary, social media platforms can act as safe havens for obese individuals to receive support from nonjudgmental communities. As a result, over time this can increase self