The prime time diet: a content analysis of eating behavior and food messages in television program content and commercials.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze messages related to food and eating behavior as presented on prime time television (8:00-11:00 pm) both in programming and commercials. Food references occurred an average of 4.8 times per 30 minutes of programming time. Over half (60 percent) of all food references in programs were for low nutrient beverages and sweets. The prime time diet is inconsistent with dietary guidelines for healthy Americans.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Story, M; Faulkner, P
Published Date
- June 1, 1990
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 80 / 6
Start / End Page
- 738 - 740
PubMed ID
- 2343968
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC1404738
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0090-0036
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.2105/ajph.80.6.738
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States