Understanding how Facebook food ads affect teenagers' eating habits
Examining the Mechanisms Underlying the Influence of Facebook Food Advertisements on Adolescents' Eating Behaviors: Randomized Controlled Trials
['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10878003
This study looks at how food ads on Facebook affect what teenagers eat, especially focusing on ads aimed at different racial groups, to understand why some teens might eat more after seeing these ads, and it hopes to find ways to help young people make healthier choices.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10878003 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how food advertisements on Facebook influence the eating behaviors of adolescents, particularly focusing on the impact of racially targeted ads. It aims to identify the mechanisms that lead to increased calorie consumption among teenagers exposed to these ads. By conducting randomized controlled trials, the study will explore the differences in responses to food advertisements between Black adolescents and their White counterparts. The findings could help in developing strategies to mitigate the negative effects of food advertising on youth diets.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20, particularly those who are active on social media platforms like Facebook.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not engage with social media may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary habits among adolescents and reduce the risk of diet-related health issues in adulthood.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on food advertising effects on television, this study is novel as it focuses specifically on social media and racially targeted advertisements.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRAGG, MARIE — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: BRAGG, MARIE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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