(More on Time.com: Are Cartoon Characters Coaxing Kids to Eat Junk Food?) The other variable the ... and more nutritious choices. If Elmo can make broccoli seem appealing, then imagine what ...

On Wednesday, for instance, the U.S. House of Representatives is slated to vote on cutting food stamps for 3.8 million people. Of course, there’s only so much you can pack into a cartoon ...

Even when they're fed the exact same food without the character endorsement. Kids know that cartoon characters aren't real people, right? Apparently not. Granted, this blind love can have healthy ...

For now, however, the authors argue that the use of cartoon characters on junk food packaging should be restricted: “Overall, our results provide evidence that licensed characters can influence ...

The pandemic is largely driven by poor food choices and lack of exercise. So what links can be made between cartoon characters on food packaging and childhood obesity? Firstly, pester power – a term ...

While the finding that cartoons attract children's attention ... that are more quantitative to better understand how food marketing can help improve children’s diets.