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﻿Media sells messages to us, the consumers, persuading us to buy the products that they are paid to advertise. Advertisers receive large amounts of money from companies to sell their products. It is important that we learn to recognise and examine the reality of these messages and make decisions based on our knowledge and experiences. This learning resource asks you to consider the relationship between junk food advertisements and the rising obesity rates, particularly in children. ﻿ Is there a link? WHAT DO YOU THINK? ﻿ ﻿ ﻿**Questions you might want to consider...**
 * 1) What do we mean when we say "junk food"?
 * 2) Why do we eat junk food?
 * 3) What advantages/disadvantages are there to buying and eating junk food?
 * 4) Does junk food make us fat? If so why?
 * 5) Do advertisements for junk food make us want to buy it?
 * 6) What makes an advertisement memorable?

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