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HAL Id: hal-01574407https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01574407

Submitted on 14 Aug 2017

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L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, estdestinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documentsscientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non,émanant des établissements d’enseignement et derecherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoirespublics ou privés.

A TELEVISION ADVERTISING AND CHILDOBESITY

Helder de Melo Moraes, Cristina Galamba Marreiro, Eneus Trindade BarretoFilho

To cite this version:Helder de Melo Moraes, Cristina Galamba Marreiro, Eneus Trindade Barreto Filho. A TELEVISIONADVERTISING AND CHILD OBESITY: Characteristics and literature review regarding the Braziliancontext. Revista Observatório, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, 2017, Por uma história pública:comunicação e ensino Abr-Jun 2017, 3 (2), pp.503-523. �10.20873/uft.2447-4266.2017v3n2p480�. �hal-01574407�

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Cristina Galamba Marreiro

Eneus

ABSTRACT

Child obesity is a social problem iserious risks to people’s health andexpenses for treatments, obesity, which aggravates in adult ageadvertising commonly takes

1 Master in Communication and Market NOVA-Lisbon/ECA-USP. Email: 2 PhD by University Nova Lisboa3Bolsista Produtividade (PQ) Nível 2Publicidade e Propaganda pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, mestrado em Ciências da Comunicação pela Universidade de São Paulo, doutorado em Ciências da Comunicação pela Universidade de São Paulo, Pósde Portugal (2009) e [email protected]. 4 Endereço de contato dosComunicações e Artes, Departamento de Relações Públicas Propaganda e Turismo. AV. Prof. Lúcio Martins Rodrigues, 443, bloco3, CRP, sala 4,Cidade Universitária, CEP: 05508Paulo, SP, Brasil.

A TELEVISION

ADVERTISING AND CHILD

OBESITY: Characteristics

and literature review

regarding the Brazilian

context

Vol. 3, n. 2, Abril-Junho.

http://dx.doi.org/10.20873/uft.2447-4266.2017v3n2p503

Revista Observatório, Palmas, v. 3, n. 2, p. 503

Helder de Melo Moraes1

Cristina Galamba Marreiro2

Eneus Trindade Barreto Filho3, 4

Child obesity is a social problem in Brazil and all over the world.serious risks to people’s health and, although public administration provides expenses for treatments, leads the treatment of diseases derived from child obesity, which aggravates in adult age, to superlative expenses

commonly takes part of the blame for the bad eating habits of

Master in Communication and Market –Doctorate in Communication Management USP. Email: [email protected]. Nova Lisboa. E-mail: [email protected].

Bolsista Produtividade (PQ) Nível 2 CNPq. Possui graduação em Comunicação Social Publicidade e Propaganda pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, mestrado em Ciências da Comunicação pela Universidade de São Paulo, doutorado em Ciências da Comunicação pela Universidade de São Paulo, Pós- doutorado em Antropologia Visual pela Universidade Aberta de Portugal (2009) e Livre-docência em Ciências da Comunicação pela USP. E

os autores (por correio): Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Comunicações e Artes, Departamento de Relações Públicas Propaganda e Turismo. AV. Prof. Lúcio Martins Rodrigues, 443, bloco3, CRP, sala 4,Cidade Universitária, CEP: 05508

A PUBLICIDADE NA TELEVISÃO E A OBESIDADE INFANTIL:

Características e revisão de literatura no contexto brasileiro

LA PUBLICIDAD EN

Y LA OBESIDAD INFANTIL: Características y revisión de la

literatura en el contexto brasileño

TELEVISION

ADVERTISING AND CHILD

OBESITY: Characteristics

and literature review

regarding the Brazilian

Junho. 2017

503-523, abr./jun. 2017

and all over the world. It brings , although public administration provides

leads the treatment of diseases derived from child , to superlative expenses. Food

part of the blame for the bad eating habits of

Doctorate in Communication Management – University

CNPq. Possui graduação em Comunicação Social Publicidade e Propaganda pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, mestrado em Ciências da Comunicação pela Universidade de São Paulo, doutorado em Ciências da Comunicação pela

utorado em Antropologia Visual pela Universidade Aberta docência em Ciências da Comunicação pela USP. E-mail:

Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Comunicações e Artes, Departamento de Relações Públicas Propaganda e Turismo. AV. Prof. Lúcio Martins Rodrigues, 443, bloco3, CRP, sala 4,Cidade Universitária, CEP: 05508-900, São

A PUBLICIDADE NA TELEVISÃO E A OBESIDADE INFANTIL:

Características e revisão de literatura no contexto brasileiro

LA TELEVISIÓN Y LA OBESIDAD INFANTIL:

Características y revisión de la literatura en el contexto brasileño

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children and, consequently, their overweight, due to the consumption of highly caloric products. This study aims to deepen the discussion about the relationship betweenobesity in the Brazilian context. It was selected the CAPES platform as the main source for research, once it is the platform of highest representability of Brazilian researchers. Finally, under the the demystification of advertising as directalso noticeable the emerging interest KEYWORDS: Child obesity; television; RESUMO

A obesidade infantil é um problema social no Brasil e em todo mundo, com sérios riscos à saúde das pessoas e com gastos superlativos disponibilizados pelo poder público no tratamento de doenças oriundas da obesidade infantil, com agravamento na idade adulta. Parte da culpa pelacrianças e, consequentepublicidade de alimentos, por induzicalóricos. Este estudo propõe o aprofundamento da discussão da relação da publicidade, veiculada na televisão, com a obesidade infantil, no contexto brasileiro. Selecionou-se a plataforma CAPES como fonte principal para a pesquisa, por se tratar da plataforma com maior representatividade de pesquisadores brasileiros. Por fim, à luz da revisão da ldesmistificação da publicidade como responsável direta pela obesidade infantil. Nota-se também o interesse emergente, sobre a midiatização como uma questão cultural. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Omidiatização.

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children and, consequently, their overweight, due to the idea of them the consumption of highly caloric products. This study aims to deepen the

relationship between television advertisements obesity in the Brazilian context. It was selected the CAPES platform as the main source for research, once it is the platform of highest representability of Brazilian researchers. Finally, under the light of literature review, one can notice the demystification of advertising as directly responsible for child obesity. It is also noticeable the emerging interest in mediatization as a cultural matter.

hild obesity; television; publicity for children; midiatiz

um problema social no Brasil e em todo mundo, com sérios riscos à saúde das pessoas e com gastos superlativos disponibilizados pelo poder público no tratamento de doenças oriundas da obesidade infantil, com agravamento na idade adulta. Parte da culpa pela má alimentação das

consequente, do excesso de peso, costuma ser atribuída à publicidade de alimentos, por induzi-las à ingestão de produtos altamente calóricos. Este estudo propõe o aprofundamento da discussão da relação da

ada na televisão, com a obesidade infantil, no contexto se a plataforma CAPES como fonte principal para a

pesquisa, por se tratar da plataforma com maior representatividade de pesquisadores brasileiros. Por fim, à luz da revisão da literatura, percebedesmistificação da publicidade como responsável direta pela obesidade infantil.

se também o interesse emergente, sobre a midiatização como uma

Obesidade infantil; televisão; publicidade infant

Junho. 2017

503-523, abr./jun. 2017

the idea of them inducing the consumption of highly caloric products. This study aims to deepen the

television advertisements and child obesity in the Brazilian context. It was selected the CAPES platform as the main source for research, once it is the platform of highest representability of

light of literature review, one can notice responsible for child obesity. It is ation as a cultural matter.

children; midiatization.

um problema social no Brasil e em todo mundo, com sérios riscos à saúde das pessoas e com gastos superlativos disponibilizados pelo poder público no tratamento de doenças oriundas da obesidade infantil,

má alimentação das , do excesso de peso, costuma ser atribuída à

las à ingestão de produtos altamente calóricos. Este estudo propõe o aprofundamento da discussão da relação da

ada na televisão, com a obesidade infantil, no contexto se a plataforma CAPES como fonte principal para a

pesquisa, por se tratar da plataforma com maior representatividade de iteratura, percebe-se a

desmistificação da publicidade como responsável direta pela obesidade infantil. se também o interesse emergente, sobre a midiatização como uma

besidade infantil; televisão; publicidade infantil;

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RESUMEN

La obesidad infantil es un problema social en Brasil y en todo el mundo, con graves riesgos para la salud y el gasto superlativos humana proporcionada por el gobierno en el tratamiento de enfermedades que se originan en la infantil, con un empeoramiento en la edad adulta. Parte de la culpa de la mala nutrición de los niños y, en consecuencia, el sobrepeso, por lo general atribuido a la publicidad de alimentos, mediante la inducción a la ingesta de productos con alto contenido calórico. Este estudio propone la discusión adicional de la relación de la emisión de publicidad en la televisión, con la obesidad infantil en el contexto brasileño. Seleccionado para la plataforma de la CAPES como la principal fuente para la inrepresentativa de los investigadores brasileños. Por último, a la luz de la revisión de la literatura, vemos la desmitificación de la publicidad como el responsable directo de la obesidad infantil. También se observemergente en la cobertura de los medios como una cuestión cultural. PALABRAS CLAVE: Omediatización.

Recebido em: 26.01.2017. Aceito em: 26.03.2017. Publicado em: 01.04.2017.

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La obesidad infantil es un problema social en Brasil y en todo el mundo, con graves riesgos para la salud y el gasto superlativos humana proporcionada por el gobierno en el tratamiento de enfermedades que se originan en la infantil, con un empeoramiento en la edad adulta. Parte de la culpa de la mala nutrición de los niños y, en consecuencia, el sobrepeso, por lo general atribuido a la publicidad de alimentos, mediante la inducción a la ingesta de productos

contenido calórico. Este estudio propone la discusión adicional de la relación de la emisión de publicidad en la televisión, con la obesidad infantil en el contexto brasileño. Seleccionado para la plataforma de la CAPES como la principal fuente para la investigación, ya que es la plataforma más representativa de los investigadores brasileños. Por último, a la luz de la revisión de la literatura, vemos la desmitificación de la publicidad como el responsable directo de la obesidad infantil. También se observemergente en la cobertura de los medios como una cuestión cultural.

Obesidad infantil; televisión; la publicidad infantil;

.01.2017. Aceito em: 26.03.2017. Publicado em: 01.04.2017.

Junho. 2017

503-523, abr./jun. 2017

La obesidad infantil es un problema social en Brasil y en todo el mundo, con graves riesgos para la salud y el gasto superlativos humana proporcionada por el gobierno en el tratamiento de enfermedades que se originan en la obesidad infantil, con un empeoramiento en la edad adulta. Parte de la culpa de la mala nutrición de los niños y, en consecuencia, el sobrepeso, por lo general atribuido a la publicidad de alimentos, mediante la inducción a la ingesta de productos

contenido calórico. Este estudio propone la discusión adicional de la relación de la emisión de publicidad en la televisión, con la obesidad infantil en el contexto brasileño. Seleccionado para la plataforma de la CAPES como la

vestigación, ya que es la plataforma más representativa de los investigadores brasileños. Por último, a la luz de la revisión de la literatura, vemos la desmitificación de la publicidad como el responsable directo de la obesidad infantil. También se observa el interés emergente en la cobertura de los medios como una cuestión cultural.

besidad infantil; televisión; la publicidad infantil;

.01.2017. Aceito em: 26.03.2017. Publicado em: 01.04.2017.

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Introduction

The present articl

discussion about the influence of television communication as one of the

factors that favor the increase of child obesity. We know that many are the

strategies used by the media to “talk” to children, such as interactive games,

comic book stories and others, but th

receives the highest publicity

deepen the study on the

on TV in relation to the stimuli

high rate of Brazilian child obesity

selected published articles on the subject.

TV is the media that most enters Brazilian homes. The investment in television

(free and payed) in Brazil in 2015 was calculated around

representing more than all other medias put together, justifying

this media for the present

invested by companies in television advertising is understandable regarding the

fact that it is the most used

carried in 2014 by the Brazilia

aiming to know the media consumption hab

listened to 18.312 people in 848 municipalities,

and a questioner of75 questions

Brazilians watch television every day, proving that this is the most consumed

media in the country.

Obesity costs R$ 110 billion to Brazil. Once the

Product (GDP) in 2013 was R$ 4,8

represent around 2,4% of the GDP, according to an international study

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The present article proposes a literature review aiming to deepen the

discussion about the influence of television communication as one of the

factors that favor the increase of child obesity. We know that many are the

media to “talk” to children, such as interactive games,

comic book stories and others, but the television still is the media

receives the highest publicity investment. The purpose of this research

study on the theme regarding the influence of advertisements aired

the stimuli of food consumption when confronted with the

high rate of Brazilian child obesity. For such objective, this work will go

published articles on the subject. According to Ibope Média

TV is the media that most enters Brazilian homes. The investment in television

(free and payed) in Brazil in 2015 was calculated around

n all other medias put together, justifying

the present study. The superlative sum of financial resources

invested by companies in television advertising is understandable regarding the

it is the most used among the communication means. A research was

carried in 2014 by the Brazilian Institute of Public Opinion and Statistics (IBOPE)

to know the media consumption habits of the Brazilian population. It

to 18.312 people in 848 municipalities, performed by 200 researchers

questions, resulting in the recognition that 65% of the

Brazilians watch television every day, proving that this is the most consumed

Obesity costs R$ 110 billion to Brazil. Once the Brazilian Gross Domestic

in 2013 was R$ 4,8 trillion, the expenses in regard of obesity

represent around 2,4% of the GDP, according to an international study

Junho. 2017

503-523, abr./jun. 2017

aiming to deepen the

discussion about the influence of television communication as one of the

factors that favor the increase of child obesity. We know that many are the

media to “talk” to children, such as interactive games,

e television still is the media which

this research is to

luence of advertisements aired

of food consumption when confronted with the

. For such objective, this work will go through

Média – 2015, the

TV is the media that most enters Brazilian homes. The investment in television

(free and payed) in Brazil in 2015 was calculated around R$ 42 billion,

n all other medias put together, justifying the choice of

study. The superlative sum of financial resources

invested by companies in television advertising is understandable regarding the

among the communication means. A research was

n Institute of Public Opinion and Statistics (IBOPE)

its of the Brazilian population. It

200 researchers

e recognition that 65% of the

Brazilians watch television every day, proving that this is the most consumed

Gross Domestic

trillion, the expenses in regard of obesity

represent around 2,4% of the GDP, according to an international study

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conducted by McKinsey Global Institute. In this country obesity kills more than

smoking and it is the third item of a list of public health p

way on the economy, such as violent deaths and alcohol. The information is

found in an article released by G1 Portal in November 20

situation is other realities other than Brazil. Around the world 2,8% of all riches

are spent in coping with obesity,

obesity is nearly the same as that of diseases derived of tobacco or losses resulted

in consequence of armed conflicts. It is also as relevant as alcoholism and climate

changes.

Many are the researches that seek to relate child nourishment with the

influence of food advertising destined to kids in the period they stay in front of

TV in Brazil, but that does not mean that there is a direct influence. It is for this

reason that we propose an analysis that observes the relationship between

advertising and child obesity parting from a literature review that will make

possible to explain connections between advertising and child obesity in the

Brazilian context. However, before we get

aim to see the matter of obesity around the world.

important to study the communicative mediation of advertising, demystifying

its direct influence and locating its power of presence in cultur

corroborates for child obesity.

Childhood and Obesity

The period called c

twelve years old. From birth to one month of life one is called a newborn

5 Disponível em: <http://g1.globo.com/cienciabrasil-24-do-pib-diz-estudo.html>.

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conducted by McKinsey Global Institute. In this country obesity kills more than

smoking and it is the third item of a list of public health problems that most

way on the economy, such as violent deaths and alcohol. The information is

released by G1 Portal in November 20th of 2014

situation is other realities other than Brazil. Around the world 2,8% of all riches

ent in coping with obesity, about R$ 5,2 trillion. The worldwide cost of

obesity is nearly the same as that of diseases derived of tobacco or losses resulted

in consequence of armed conflicts. It is also as relevant as alcoholism and climate

Many are the researches that seek to relate child nourishment with the

influence of food advertising destined to kids in the period they stay in front of

TV in Brazil, but that does not mean that there is a direct influence. It is for this

propose an analysis that observes the relationship between

advertising and child obesity parting from a literature review that will make

possible to explain connections between advertising and child obesity in the

Brazilian context. However, before we get into the format of this survey we will

aim to see the matter of obesity around the world. In every way it becomes

important to study the communicative mediation of advertising, demystifying

its direct influence and locating its power of presence in cultur

corroborates for child obesity.

Childhood and Obesity

The period called childhood is considered from eighteen m

birth to one month of life one is called a newborn

ttp://g1.globo.com/ciencia-e-saude/noticia/2014/11/obesidadeestudo.html>.

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conducted by McKinsey Global Institute. In this country obesity kills more than

roblems that most

way on the economy, such as violent deaths and alcohol. The information is

of 20145. A similar

situation is other realities other than Brazil. Around the world 2,8% of all riches

worldwide cost of

obesity is nearly the same as that of diseases derived of tobacco or losses resulted

in consequence of armed conflicts. It is also as relevant as alcoholism and climate

Many are the researches that seek to relate child nourishment with the

influence of food advertising destined to kids in the period they stay in front of

TV in Brazil, but that does not mean that there is a direct influence. It is for this

propose an analysis that observes the relationship between

advertising and child obesity parting from a literature review that will make

possible to explain connections between advertising and child obesity in the

the format of this survey we will

In every way it becomes

important to study the communicative mediation of advertising, demystifying

its direct influence and locating its power of presence in culture which

hildhood is considered from eighteen months to

birth to one month of life one is called a newborn, and

saude/noticia/2014/11/obesidade-ja-custa-ao-

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from the second month

the World Health Organization (WHO) a person is considered obese when its

mass body index is superior to 30 kg/m

someone’s weight by the square number of one’s height (YANOWSKI, 2014).

obese childhood can occur due to many reasons: from heredit

lifestyle, from modern life to idleness and lack of exercise,

relationship between food advertising and the media. According to Trindade

(2012) the persuasive and sed

propitiate fruition and even to enrich the

through arguments and very sophisticated poetical constructions, because

fictional aspect advertising is free to build its

excessive time period spent in front of TV we can number diverse life habits that

transform themselves in cultural factors, which favor the increase of child

obesity rates, such as the habit of eating

Modern life, specially in big cities, demands that parents spend a long

time out of their home, leaving children opened to prostrate themselves to

television as the only option of leisure, once the streets are no longer a safe

place for children’s playtime. While they watch TV, they are likely to consume

diverse types of food as they watch their favorite shows. Idleness and lack of

exercise are a result of a cultural process that installed itself in the Brazilian

family due to the reasons spoke of

In the United States show themselves worried about how fast obesity has

increased in the last decades, specially

country spends about 150 billion dollars each year in treatments of diseases

related to obesity. The researches about consumption and family wages of food

before focused in economical conceptions now adopted new persp

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month to the eighteenth month it is called baby. According to

the World Health Organization (WHO) a person is considered obese when its

mass body index is superior to 30 kg/m2.This number is obtained by dividing

someone’s weight by the square number of one’s height (YANOWSKI, 2014).

obese childhood can occur due to many reasons: from heredit

lifestyle, from modern life to idleness and lack of exercise, maybe

relationship between food advertising and the media. According to Trindade

the persuasive and seductive speech of publicity makes possible

propitiate fruition and even to enrich the thinking of individuals

through arguments and very sophisticated poetical constructions, because

advertising is free to build its real effects. In addition to the

excessive time period spent in front of TV we can number diverse life habits that

transform themselves in cultural factors, which favor the increase of child

obesity rates, such as the habit of eating merely for fun (BAADER, 2015).

Modern life, specially in big cities, demands that parents spend a long

time out of their home, leaving children opened to prostrate themselves to

television as the only option of leisure, once the streets are no longer a safe

playtime. While they watch TV, they are likely to consume

diverse types of food as they watch their favorite shows. Idleness and lack of

exercise are a result of a cultural process that installed itself in the Brazilian

family due to the reasons spoke of above.

In the United States show themselves worried about how fast obesity has

increased in the last decades, specially concerning kids and young adults. The

country spends about 150 billion dollars each year in treatments of diseases

related to obesity. The researches about consumption and family wages of food

before focused in economical conceptions now adopted new persp

Junho. 2017

503-523, abr./jun. 2017

it is called baby. According to

the World Health Organization (WHO) a person is considered obese when its

.This number is obtained by dividing

someone’s weight by the square number of one’s height (YANOWSKI, 2014). An

obese childhood can occur due to many reasons: from heredity to sedentary

maybe even the

relationship between food advertising and the media. According to Trindade

publicity makes possible to

of individuals. This happens

through arguments and very sophisticated poetical constructions, because in its

real effects. In addition to the

excessive time period spent in front of TV we can number diverse life habits that

transform themselves in cultural factors, which favor the increase of child

, 2015).

Modern life, specially in big cities, demands that parents spend a long

time out of their home, leaving children opened to prostrate themselves to

television as the only option of leisure, once the streets are no longer a safe

playtime. While they watch TV, they are likely to consume

diverse types of food as they watch their favorite shows. Idleness and lack of

exercise are a result of a cultural process that installed itself in the Brazilian

In the United States show themselves worried about how fast obesity has

concerning kids and young adults. The

country spends about 150 billion dollars each year in treatments of diseases

related to obesity. The researches about consumption and family wages of food

before focused in economical conceptions now adopted new perspectives and

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gained space in marketing discussions. In this sense, considering consumption

as a way of expressing values, it is possible to verify the celebration of its

relationship with society, also taking notice of cultural and ideological aspects

of consumption should be studied

childhood the possibilities of consumption are very limited, considering their

restricted cognitive aptitudes and their smaller universe, in which the interest

centers are not so varied

children are a constantly aimed target of food product companies.

The study published in the magazine

effects of television and Internet food advertising on parent and

shows that there are growing worries

been contributing for the epidemic obesity which has affected negatively

individuals and societies. Hence, one can foresee that health care will run out

the health budgets of nations (PETTIGREW, SIMONE, TARABASHKINA, ROBERTS,

QUESTER, CHAPMAN, MILLER & CAROLINE, 2013). In most of the countries

children’s life is very similar, in other words this means their routine is built as

part of the day at school, too much time at hom

UNICEF data – “United Nations Children’s Fund”

children from 0 to 5 years in the last 25 years around the world. See the figure

below [with the purpose of not altering the original graphic, it is p

original language, in Portuguese; the translation and explanation is found in

reference below]:

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gained space in marketing discussions. In this sense, considering consumption

as a way of expressing values, it is possible to verify the celebration of its

relationship with society, also taking notice of cultural and ideological aspects

nsumption should be studied LEÃO, MELLO & FREITAS, 2011

childhood the possibilities of consumption are very limited, considering their

restricted cognitive aptitudes and their smaller universe, in which the interest

centers are not so varied and also their lack of financial resources. Although,

children are a constantly aimed target of food product companies.

The study published in the magazine Public Health Nutrition

effects of television and Internet food advertising on parent and

shows that there are growing worries considering that food advertising has

been contributing for the epidemic obesity which has affected negatively

individuals and societies. Hence, one can foresee that health care will run out

of nations (PETTIGREW, SIMONE, TARABASHKINA, ROBERTS,

QUESTER, CHAPMAN, MILLER & CAROLINE, 2013). In most of the countries

children’s life is very similar, in other words this means their routine is built as

part of the day at school, too much time at home and little playing outdoors.

“United Nations Children’s Fund”- point to obesity growth in

children from 0 to 5 years in the last 25 years around the world. See the figure

[with the purpose of not altering the original graphic, it is p

original language, in Portuguese; the translation and explanation is found in

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gained space in marketing discussions. In this sense, considering consumption

as a way of expressing values, it is possible to verify the celebration of its

relationship with society, also taking notice of cultural and ideological aspects

LEÃO, MELLO & FREITAS, 2011. In early

childhood the possibilities of consumption are very limited, considering their

restricted cognitive aptitudes and their smaller universe, in which the interest

also their lack of financial resources. Although,

Public Health Nutrition called “The

effects of television and Internet food advertising on parent and children”

that food advertising has

been contributing for the epidemic obesity which has affected negatively

individuals and societies. Hence, one can foresee that health care will run out

of nations (PETTIGREW, SIMONE, TARABASHKINA, ROBERTS,

QUESTER, CHAPMAN, MILLER & CAROLINE, 2013). In most of the countries

children’s life is very similar, in other words this means their routine is built as

e and little playing outdoors.

point to obesity growth in

children from 0 to 5 years in the last 25 years around the world. See the figure

[with the purpose of not altering the original graphic, it is placed in its

original language, in Portuguese; the translation and explanation is found in

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Figure 1: Incidence of obesity in children between 0 to 5 years old around the worldMedidas para combater a obesidade infantile

Child obesity in Brazil

In Brazil the obesity is increasing among the population in general, but

there is a special concern over kids and young adults,

interest of researchers and companies on the theme “consumption and

children”. According to Claro, Menconi and Loreto (2012), this group gained

importance in the last decades and the companies related to this segment have

6 Map of obesity incidence in children between 0 to 5 years around the world. The lighter colorrepresents registered data on obese children, while the number related to year 2015 was a prevision. The graphic is divided in Developped countries (North America, Europe, New Zealand and Japan); Latin America and Caribbean; Africa; Asia; and Oceania. Theaverage, along the 25 years referred to in the graphic study, which2015. 7 Available in: http://brasildebate.com.br/medidas

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Figure 1: Incidence of obesity in children between 0 to 5 years old around the worldMedidas para combater a obesidade infantile – Brasil Debate7

In Brazil the obesity is increasing among the population in general, but

there is a special concern over kids and young adults, reason for the growing

interest of researchers and companies on the theme “consumption and

children”. According to Claro, Menconi and Loreto (2012), this group gained

importance in the last decades and the companies related to this segment have

Map of obesity incidence in children between 0 to 5 years around the world. The lighter colorrepresents registered data on obese children, while the number related to year 2015 was a prevision. The graphic is divided in Developped countries (North America, Europe, New Zealand and Japan); Latin America and Caribbean; Africa; Asia; and Oceania. There is also a global average, along the 25 years referred to in the graphic study, which began in 19

http://brasildebate.com.br/medidas-para-combater-a-obesidade

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Figure 1: Incidence of obesity in children between 0 to 5 years old around the world6 Reference:

7

In Brazil the obesity is increasing among the population in general, but

reason for the growing

interest of researchers and companies on the theme “consumption and

children”. According to Claro, Menconi and Loreto (2012), this group gained

importance in the last decades and the companies related to this segment have

Map of obesity incidence in children between 0 to 5 years around the world. The lighter color represents registered data on obese children, while the number related to year 2015 was a prevision. The graphic is divided in Developped countries (North America, Europe, New Zealand

re is also a global in 1980 and ended in

obesidade-infantil/.

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been investing more in customizing

target group. Child obesity in Brazil grows each day and diseases caused by

obesity in children appear more strongly during the adult years. It is estimated

that the country spends annually R$ 25.817.762,98 on treat

related to obesity (MOZZOCCANTE, MORAES & CAMPBELL, 2012).

Considering its regions, the Southeast region

highest concentration of overweight children, followed by

while North and Northeast

by IBGE in 2015 detected that obesity is more frequent in boys. The following

graphic gives more details about the research.

Figure 2: Child obesity and overweight in Brazilian children

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been investing more in customizing products addressed to the needs of this

target group. Child obesity in Brazil grows each day and diseases caused by

obesity in children appear more strongly during the adult years. It is estimated

that the country spends annually R$ 25.817.762,98 on treatments of diseases

related to obesity (MOZZOCCANTE, MORAES & CAMPBELL, 2012).

onsidering its regions, the Southeast region of Brazil is the one with

highest concentration of overweight children, followed by Midwest

while North and Northeast have the lowest rates in the country. A study

by IBGE in 2015 detected that obesity is more frequent in boys. The following

graphic gives more details about the research.

Figure 2: Child obesity and overweight in Brazilian children Reference: Elaborated by author.

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products addressed to the needs of this

target group. Child obesity in Brazil grows each day and diseases caused by

obesity in children appear more strongly during the adult years. It is estimated

ments of diseases

related to obesity (MOZZOCCANTE, MORAES & CAMPBELL, 2012).

is the one with

Midwest and South,

rates in the country. A study carried

by IBGE in 2015 detected that obesity is more frequent in boys. The following

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Child obesity and the contemporary age

Contemporary age

the relationship between time and space,

attributions of women –

food in the family –, marketing, and others. As the eating habits have been

molded to fit the accelerated rhythm of our daily routine, chil

exposed earlier to this kind of food also due to the great number of

advertisements which have influenced negatively their food choices.

Thus, through this media, they can formulate an inadequate conception

of what is healthy food. Many are

one like them (ALMEIDA, 2002).

In this sense, one can say that communication media has a significant

impact on people’s life. However, this does not let us affirm specifically that the

type of vehicle or media used is responsible for child obesity.

A survey performed in 2014 by Golden, Henessy, Dean and Hollywood,

shows that the knowledge of the food brands is a previous factor to the buying

request of the kids. The research also showed that the children gr

and 6 years old chooses food and drink almost naturally after having contact

with de product’s publicity in television.

Techniques and Proceedings of Data Collecting

The study is a retrospective descriptive study

articles, dissertations and thesis

Science and CAPES Portal of periodicals

Among the platforms consulted CAPES was chosen

aim of this goal is to contemplate

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obesity and the contemporary age

ontemporary age is marked by factors such as urbanization, changes in

onship between time and space, growth of industrialization, multiple

– who still has a central role in the care of health and

, marketing, and others. As the eating habits have been

molded to fit the accelerated rhythm of our daily routine, children are being

exposed earlier to this kind of food also due to the great number of

advertisements which have influenced negatively their food choices.

Thus, through this media, they can formulate an inadequate conception

of what is healthy food. Many are the times when kids interact with television as

them (ALMEIDA, 2002).

In this sense, one can say that communication media has a significant

impact on people’s life. However, this does not let us affirm specifically that the

dia used is responsible for child obesity.

A survey performed in 2014 by Golden, Henessy, Dean and Hollywood,

shows that the knowledge of the food brands is a previous factor to the buying

request of the kids. The research also showed that the children gr

and 6 years old chooses food and drink almost naturally after having contact

with de product’s publicity in television.

Techniques and Proceedings of Data Collecting

The study is a retrospective descriptive study performed by the survey of

articles, dissertations and thesis available in the platforms Scielo, Google

and CAPES Portal of periodicals – Education and Culture Ministry (MEC).

Among the platforms consulted CAPES was chosen as our source because the

aim of this goal is to contemplate the Brazilian context. For having such

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urbanization, changes in

growth of industrialization, multiple

who still has a central role in the care of health and

, marketing, and others. As the eating habits have been

dren are being

exposed earlier to this kind of food also due to the great number of

advertisements which have influenced negatively their food choices.

Thus, through this media, they can formulate an inadequate conception

the times when kids interact with television as

In this sense, one can say that communication media has a significant

impact on people’s life. However, this does not let us affirm specifically that the

A survey performed in 2014 by Golden, Henessy, Dean and Hollywood,

shows that the knowledge of the food brands is a previous factor to the buying

request of the kids. The research also showed that the children group between 4

and 6 years old chooses food and drink almost naturally after having contact

by the survey of

Scielo, Google

Education and Culture Ministry (MEC).

as our source because the

the Brazilian context. For having such

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research done, each keyword was used isolated and we foun

publications in the period of 2005 to 2015. Inside this total it was verified, 472

publications with the term “television”, 342 publications carrying the term “child

obesity”, 33 publications with the term “publicity for children” and 61

publications having written the term “mediatization”.

Figure 3: CAPES publications 2005

After this survey, the

least two of the keywords and with a textual context that would be simila

the proposal of deepening

child obesity. With all this parameters, the number was reduced to 34

publications by CAPES, published in the period between 2005 and 2015, and

among those 24 were selected following the criteria of having a similar line of

subject and interest of the research

The keywords used for the search were: child obesity, television, publicity

for children, and mediatization. The graphic below registers the theoretical

scenario:

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research done, each keyword was used isolated and we foun

publications in the period of 2005 to 2015. Inside this total it was verified, 472

tions with the term “television”, 342 publications carrying the term “child

obesity”, 33 publications with the term “publicity for children” and 61

publications having written the term “mediatization”.

Figure 3: CAPES publications 2005-2015 Reference: Elaborated by author.

After this survey, the search was narrowed to publications that have at

least two of the keywords and with a textual context that would be simila

the proposal of deepening the discussion about the influence of publicity in

obesity. With all this parameters, the number was reduced to 34

publications by CAPES, published in the period between 2005 and 2015, and

among those 24 were selected following the criteria of having a similar line of

subject and interest of the researcher.

The keywords used for the search were: child obesity, television, publicity

for children, and mediatization. The graphic below registers the theoretical

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research done, each keyword was used isolated and we found 1.131

publications in the period of 2005 to 2015. Inside this total it was verified, 472

tions with the term “television”, 342 publications carrying the term “child

obesity”, 33 publications with the term “publicity for children” and 61

search was narrowed to publications that have at

least two of the keywords and with a textual context that would be similar to

the discussion about the influence of publicity in

obesity. With all this parameters, the number was reduced to 34

publications by CAPES, published in the period between 2005 and 2015, and

among those 24 were selected following the criteria of having a similar line of

The keywords used for the search were: child obesity, television, publicity

for children, and mediatization. The graphic below registers the theoretical

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Figure 4: Graphic of the Subtypes Study

The next step of the research investigated the “subtypes” of studies

parting from the keywords, aiming to list publications that used the terms

“media and childhood” along with “child obesity”. Finally, a survey of works

will be presented, which correlate child obe

enrich the reflection on the subject. It should be highlighted that there is no

overlapping on the investigations, but an i

Discussion

The discussion about the theme is

having many authors defending antagonistic and complementary

positionsdepending on the result of the research. However, the researches

which include mediatization as a process that intermediates the cultural

relationship of men and the media

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Figure 4: Graphic of the Subtypes Study Reference: Elaborated by author.

step of the research investigated the “subtypes” of studies

parting from the keywords, aiming to list publications that used the terms

” along with “child obesity”. Finally, a survey of works

will be presented, which correlate child obesity with media and childhood to

enrich the reflection on the subject. It should be highlighted that there is no

overlapping on the investigations, but an idea of complementing the survey

discussion about the theme is polemic as much as

authors defending antagonistic and complementary

positionsdepending on the result of the research. However, the researches

include mediatization as a process that intermediates the cultural

relationship of men and the media deserve closer attention. Hjavard (2011)

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step of the research investigated the “subtypes” of studies

parting from the keywords, aiming to list publications that used the terms

” along with “child obesity”. Finally, a survey of works

sity with media and childhood to

enrich the reflection on the subject. It should be highlighted that there is no

dea of complementing the survey.

much as it is intense,

authors defending antagonistic and complementary

positionsdepending on the result of the research. However, the researches

include mediatization as a process that intermediates the cultural

attention. Hjavard (2011)

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affirms that media has been studied in society separate

attitude might cause some trouble to

Studies about the advertising message gains one more

the view of authors who defend that mediatization can affect the message

intervening greatly in the comprehension between

The study developed by Cinira

food products for children mat

strategy of stimuli to the

have been a great target of propaganda since they have a considerable

influence in the decision of parents’s shopping. Th

investing in media that aim

influencer for food product shopping decisions

CALADO, MACÊDO, CASSIMIRO & CALAZANS, 2012). According to Vinícius

Guimaraes Carneiro (2007), child obesity is mainly caused by the lack of

exercising habits combined with

groups between kids. In other words, to be accepted in the group of friends it is

fundamental to be equaled in the consump

Golden, Hennessy, Dean and Hollywood (

food brands comes before the shopping

article, Danielle Vieira discusses the ethical matter

of advertising production for television

the child’s condition as a consumer. The author also defends the preservation of

principles in the formation of the kid.

California more than 120 empiric studies about the

for children were documented

fairly well successful. On the other hand, the exposition of

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affirms that media has been studied in society separately from culture, and such

itude might cause some trouble to the understanding of its messages.

about the advertising message gains one more ingredien

the view of authors who defend that mediatization can affect the message

intervening greatly in the comprehension between counterparts.

udy developed by Cinira Baader (2015) suggests that the brands of

food products for children materialize themselves using the entertainment as a

strategy of stimuli to the idea of food ingestion for fun. It also says that children

have been a great target of propaganda since they have a considerable

influence in the decision of parents’s shopping. Thus, companies have been

that aim to create a culture in which the chil

influencer for food product shopping decisions in the family (MENDES,

CALADO, MACÊDO, CASSIMIRO & CALAZANS, 2012). According to Vinícius

o (2007), child obesity is mainly caused by the lack of

combined with the mediatic pattern required by acquaintance

groups between kids. In other words, to be accepted in the group of friends it is

fundamental to be equaled in the consumption of food. A study carried by

, Hennessy, Dean and Hollywood (2014) revealed that the knowledge of

food brands comes before the shopping child request for a food product.

a discusses the ethical matter suggesting that the increase

advertising production for television aimed at children are directly related to

condition as a consumer. The author also defends the preservation of

principles in the formation of the kid. A research performed in the U

more than 120 empiric studies about the effects of marketing in food

were documented, taking us to conclude that food advertising is

fairly well successful. On the other hand, the exposition of a child to television

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from culture, and such

messages.

ingredient under

the view of authors who defend that mediatization can affect the message

Baader (2015) suggests that the brands of

erialize themselves using the entertainment as a

. It also says that children

have been a great target of propaganda since they have a considerable

us, companies have been

to create a culture in which the child become the

in the family (MENDES,

CALADO, MACÊDO, CASSIMIRO & CALAZANS, 2012). According to Vinícius

o (2007), child obesity is mainly caused by the lack of

the mediatic pattern required by acquaintance

groups between kids. In other words, to be accepted in the group of friends it is

A study carried by

2014) revealed that the knowledge of

a food product. In her

ting that the increase

children are directly related to

condition as a consumer. The author also defends the preservation of

research performed in the University of

effects of marketing in food

us to conclude that food advertising is

child to television

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food advertising is positively associated with its preferences and requests of

food products which have been promoted (CASTONGUAY, 2014).

To Boyland & Halford (2013), advertising acts combined with other types

of mediatization. The use of advertising is freq

strategies or substituted, when restricted, by another technique of

communication and marketing for TV or other media vehicles. In another recent

study, it is verified that children are important targets for the marketing of the

food industry, because they have the power t

taking to the conclusion that TV and food publicity influence in the moment of

the choice which determines the brand of the food product and the food

behavior of children (BOYLAND,

kids and young adults not only have fun, but are also exposed to brand

publicities, and this favors the advertiser’s work, who creates a need for the

product by exaggeratedly complementing it (UEDA, PORTO &

2015).

Baader (2015) held a research having as an object the contexts and

processes of mediatization and expressivity of the brands which were

materialized by the tendency of entertainment in the combination of food

fun. This was done by

possibilities of senses for the practices of consumption and eating habits of kids

in their everyday life. One can note in the discussion a plurality of hypothesis

about the relationship between television a

health field and in communication field. In both areas

lifestyle of the kids is common among the researched issues, especially in

relation to television. The authors who compos

in their points of view. However

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d advertising is positively associated with its preferences and requests of

food products which have been promoted (CASTONGUAY, 2014).

Halford (2013), advertising acts combined with other types

of mediatization. The use of advertising is frequently combined with other

strategies or substituted, when restricted, by another technique of

communication and marketing for TV or other media vehicles. In another recent

study, it is verified that children are important targets for the marketing of the

food industry, because they have the power to influence in family shopping,

taking to the conclusion that TV and food publicity influence in the moment of

the choice which determines the brand of the food product and the food

behavior of children (BOYLAND, HALFORD, 2013). When they watch television,

kids and young adults not only have fun, but are also exposed to brand

and this favors the advertiser’s work, who creates a need for the

product by exaggeratedly complementing it (UEDA, PORTO & VASCONCELOS,

Baader (2015) held a research having as an object the contexts and

processes of mediatization and expressivity of the brands which were

materialized by the tendency of entertainment in the combination of food

fun. This was done by exploring and analyzing its signic elements and

possibilities of senses for the practices of consumption and eating habits of kids

in their everyday life. One can note in the discussion a plurality of hypothesis

about the relationship between television advertising and child obesity, both in

health field and in communication field. In both areas the observance of the

is common among the researched issues, especially in

relation to television. The authors who compose this literature re

in their points of view. However they do not present an exact measurement of

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d advertising is positively associated with its preferences and requests of

Halford (2013), advertising acts combined with other types

uently combined with other

strategies or substituted, when restricted, by another technique of

communication and marketing for TV or other media vehicles. In another recent

study, it is verified that children are important targets for the marketing of the

o influence in family shopping,

taking to the conclusion that TV and food publicity influence in the moment of

the choice which determines the brand of the food product and the food

When they watch television,

kids and young adults not only have fun, but are also exposed to brand

and this favors the advertiser’s work, who creates a need for the

VASCONCELOS,

Baader (2015) held a research having as an object the contexts and

processes of mediatization and expressivity of the brands which were

materialized by the tendency of entertainment in the combination of food-and-

exploring and analyzing its signic elements and

possibilities of senses for the practices of consumption and eating habits of kids

in their everyday life. One can note in the discussion a plurality of hypothesis

dvertising and child obesity, both in

the observance of the

is common among the researched issues, especially in

literature review are close

they do not present an exact measurement of

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the influence of food advertising in child obesity

factors that deserves close attention

Although the investigation

resounds globally. The graphic below confirms the importance of this theme

showing a significant percentage of publications in many languages, what

makes us believe that the interest go

the world and confirms the need of following the investigation of this matter.

Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7: Comparative graphics of articles using the words “child obesity”, “advertising for children”, “mediatizatio

The discussion presented here showed itself avid to get deeper in themes

related to the main theme and to get into works which have similar keywords to

those used in the main research. For this purpose,

obesity that carry the terms “

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the influence of food advertising in child obesity, they do signal it as one of the

factors that deserves close attention among the diverse causes of such disease.

Although the investigation focuses the Brazilian context, the subject

resounds globally. The graphic below confirms the importance of this theme

showing a significant percentage of publications in many languages, what

makes us believe that the interest goes beyond geographical borders all over

the world and confirms the need of following the investigation of this matter.

Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7: Comparative graphics of articles using the words “child obesity”, “advertising for children”, “mediatization”, “television”

Reference: Elaborated by author.

The discussion presented here showed itself avid to get deeper in themes

related to the main theme and to get into works which have similar keywords to

those used in the main research. For this purpose, publications about child

obesity that carry the terms “media and childhood” were also investigate

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they do signal it as one of the

the diverse causes of such disease.

the Brazilian context, the subject

resounds globally. The graphic below confirms the importance of this theme

showing a significant percentage of publications in many languages, what

es beyond geographical borders all over

the world and confirms the need of following the investigation of this matter.

Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7: Comparative graphics of articles using the words “child obesity”,

The discussion presented here showed itself avid to get deeper in themes

related to the main theme and to get into works which have similar keywords to

publications about child

” were also investigated,

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considering that such terms are “subtypes” of study part

child obesity, television, publicity for children and mediatization.

Figure 8: Publications about child obesity including “media” and “childhood” from 2005

Aiming a detailed and clear understanding

classified as “subtypes” in the works available from 2005 to

investigate child obesity relating the words “

to identify the types of publications following the sequence: type, year of

publication, study area, methodology used, grouping of keywords, and

languages in which the publication is available. We can notice that the largest

part of the publications is formed by articles, followed by thesis; also, the period

from 2008 to 2010, followed by the period from 2011 to 2013, are those in

which the theme of child obesity grows i

considering the number of publications. It is curious, though, to observe that

the area of Education overlaps those of Communication and Health. Regarding

the methodology the most used was qualitative research. Another interes

detail is that when added the words “child obesity” and “TV” to the words

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considering that such terms are “subtypes” of study parting from the keywords:

publicity for children and mediatization.

Figure 8: Publications about child obesity including “media” and “childhood” from 2005Reference: Elaborated by author.

a detailed and clear understanding about the publications

classified as “subtypes” in the works available from 2005 to

investigate child obesity relating the words “media and childhood

to identify the types of publications following the sequence: type, year of

publication, study area, methodology used, grouping of keywords, and

publication is available. We can notice that the largest

is formed by articles, followed by thesis; also, the period

from 2008 to 2010, followed by the period from 2011 to 2013, are those in

which the theme of child obesity grows in terms of academic interest

considering the number of publications. It is curious, though, to observe that

the area of Education overlaps those of Communication and Health. Regarding

the methodology the most used was qualitative research. Another interes

detail is that when added the words “child obesity” and “TV” to the words

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from the keywords:

Figure 8: Publications about child obesity including “media” and “childhood” from 2005-2015

the publications

classified as “subtypes” in the works available from 2005 to 2015 that

media and childhood”, we sought

to identify the types of publications following the sequence: type, year of

publication, study area, methodology used, grouping of keywords, and

publication is available. We can notice that the largest

is formed by articles, followed by thesis; also, the period

from 2008 to 2010, followed by the period from 2011 to 2013, are those in

n terms of academic interest

considering the number of publications. It is curious, though, to observe that

the area of Education overlaps those of Communication and Health. Regarding

the methodology the most used was qualitative research. Another interesting

detail is that when added the words “child obesity” and “TV” to the words

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“media” and “childhood” the number of articles increases greatly. The graphic

below presents this detailed survey.

Figure 9:

It is believed through this methodology

faithfully the literature review that approaches the

as we aimed to visit the universe of the literary production of related areas

without getting too far from the direction that guides the main research which

is the “Advertising in television and Child Obesity”. This caution is needed so

that there is no confusion in the understanding of the central theme of this

study and especially to elevate the level of this discussion and reflection about

the mediatization as a cultural process.

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“media” and “childhood” the number of articles increases greatly. The graphic

below presents this detailed survey.

Figure 9: Comparative Graphic of the Subtypes Reference: Elaborated by author.

through this methodology one is able to investigate more

faithfully the literature review that approaches the central theme of this study,

as we aimed to visit the universe of the literary production of related areas

thout getting too far from the direction that guides the main research which

is the “Advertising in television and Child Obesity”. This caution is needed so

that there is no confusion in the understanding of the central theme of this

o elevate the level of this discussion and reflection about

the mediatization as a cultural process.

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“media” and “childhood” the number of articles increases greatly. The graphic

one is able to investigate more

central theme of this study,

as we aimed to visit the universe of the literary production of related areas

thout getting too far from the direction that guides the main research which

is the “Advertising in television and Child Obesity”. This caution is needed so

that there is no confusion in the understanding of the central theme of this

o elevate the level of this discussion and reflection about

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Final Considerations

Summarizing all we discusses so far, there are academic studies of

diverse areas which show great interest in the investigation

the influence of advertisements promoted on TV on

specialists from the Health field base their

suggest that kids who see more advertisements on TV have a bigger tendency

to be obese, for some reasons

television.

However, regarding

methods previously explained (crossing of keywords), few are the works which

target mediatization as a theme, al

interest in the subject. Through the literature review perf

investigative work we could notice that there is a gap in the studies about child

obesity due to the non

affects the population in general, including kids

and dissertations it was also possible to notice that the media is not only used

as a whim to men. Television, for example, composes the institutions which

form society, such as the family. Part of the media influence in the population’s

lifestyle happens because it is part of a whole that relates itself with other parts

of society, such as politics, publicity, religion, demonstrating that the

mediatization process influences all other institutions.

It also should be highlighted that besides its content the message carries

the impact of the chosen

effect of what was said is partly context

In politics for example, the spectacle in which election disputes

reality show is a phenomena

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Summarizing all we discusses so far, there are academic studies of

diverse areas which show great interest in the investigation about the theme of

dvertisements promoted on TV on child obesity. Some

specialists from the Health field base their researches in empirical studies to

suggest that kids who see more advertisements on TV have a bigger tendency

reasons such as the idle time they spend in front of the

regarding the studies here presented by the procedural

methods previously explained (crossing of keywords), few are the works which

atization as a theme, although there is a noticeable

interest in the subject. Through the literature review performed in this

we could notice that there is a gap in the studies about child

non inclusion of mediatization as a cultura

tion in general, including kids. By the survey of articles, thesis

and dissertations it was also possible to notice that the media is not only used

as a whim to men. Television, for example, composes the institutions which

form society, such as the family. Part of the media influence in the population’s

lifestyle happens because it is part of a whole that relates itself with other parts

of society, such as politics, publicity, religion, demonstrating that the

rocess influences all other institutions.

It also should be highlighted that besides its content the message carries

chosen communication media in which it is aired

effect of what was said is partly contextualized or decontextualized

for example, the spectacle in which election disputes look more like a

phenomena that happens only because of the

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Summarizing all we discusses so far, there are academic studies of

about the theme of

child obesity. Some

in empirical studies to

suggest that kids who see more advertisements on TV have a bigger tendency

the idle time they spend in front of the

the studies here presented by the procedural

methods previously explained (crossing of keywords), few are the works which

noticeable growth of

ormed in this

we could notice that there is a gap in the studies about child

inclusion of mediatization as a cultural process that

By the survey of articles, thesis

and dissertations it was also possible to notice that the media is not only used

as a whim to men. Television, for example, composes the institutions which

form society, such as the family. Part of the media influence in the population’s

lifestyle happens because it is part of a whole that relates itself with other parts

of society, such as politics, publicity, religion, demonstrating that the

It also should be highlighted that besides its content the message carries

in which it is aired, thus the

contextualized in such way.

look more like a

the mediatization.

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However, in the point of view of

more connected to the lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle and parental absence.

Many are the studies performed about the subject,

understandable due to the importance of the theme in Brazil and around the

globe, parting from the assumption that evil goes through multifactor reasons.

This premise holds

of the influences that lead to child obesity. This multiple causes hide important

factors such as the cultural process o

by television, at least looking at the

kids. As was revealed by

with television is an intrinsic factor to the

of cultural factors. There are scarce investigations

those identified are still in an initial phase and can be enriched by new

researchers which are available to build paths looking through

aiming to reach answers to the causes of child obesity, adding to the performed

studies the mediatization as a strand rich in arguments of investigation to

demystify the one-sidedness that points publicity as the main cause of child

obesity.

On the other hand, considering the influence of publicity over its viewers,

perhaps it could be the mainspring in bringing a conscious thought about more

healthy habits in the consumption of food by children. However, that is another

discussion which can begin a new research work, aiming to find a new role for

publicity in eating habits awareness.

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However, in the point of view of the industry, the problem of obesity

more connected to the lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle and parental absence.

Many are the studies performed about the subject, and this scenario

the importance of the theme in Brazil and around the

the assumption that evil goes through multifactor reasons.

holds the possibility of many hypothesis in the investigation

of the influences that lead to child obesity. This multiple causes hide important

factors such as the cultural process of mediatization, which is mainly carried out

looking at the Brazilian families and consequently

was revealed by the articles searched, the habits related to the relation

with television is an intrinsic factor to the everyday of this group with grimaces

here are scarce investigations under this point of view and

those identified are still in an initial phase and can be enriched by new

researchers which are available to build paths looking through a different way,

aiming to reach answers to the causes of child obesity, adding to the performed

studies the mediatization as a strand rich in arguments of investigation to

sidedness that points publicity as the main cause of child

On the other hand, considering the influence of publicity over its viewers,

perhaps it could be the mainspring in bringing a conscious thought about more

healthy habits in the consumption of food by children. However, that is another

an begin a new research work, aiming to find a new role for

publicity in eating habits awareness.

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the problem of obesity is much

more connected to the lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle and parental absence.

and this scenario is

the importance of the theme in Brazil and around the

the assumption that evil goes through multifactor reasons.

the possibility of many hypothesis in the investigation

of the influences that lead to child obesity. This multiple causes hide important

f mediatization, which is mainly carried out

consequently to its

the articles searched, the habits related to the relation

everyday of this group with grimaces

under this point of view and

those identified are still in an initial phase and can be enriched by new

a different way,

aiming to reach answers to the causes of child obesity, adding to the performed

studies the mediatization as a strand rich in arguments of investigation to

sidedness that points publicity as the main cause of child

On the other hand, considering the influence of publicity over its viewers,

perhaps it could be the mainspring in bringing a conscious thought about more

healthy habits in the consumption of food by children. However, that is another

an begin a new research work, aiming to find a new role for

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