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Media and child nutrition, myths and influences

Conferencia Dr. Javier González de Dios. VIII Curso Internacional de Pediatría. Puebla (México), 2014 This video examines the detrimental impact of mass media and advertising on the dietary habits and development of children. The author distinguishes between involuntary nutritional processes and the voluntary act of eating, noting how marketing creates a harmful cycle of consumption that accelerates the loss of childhood identity. By promoting nutritional myths—such as the supposed benefits of functional foods, sports drinks, and "miracle" diets—advertisements contribute to serious health issues like obesity, anorexia, and orthorexia. The material highlights a global disparity between starvation in developing nations and overeating in industrialized societies, fueled by irresponsible television content. Ultimately, the text advocates for stricter industry self-regulation to protect minors from deceptive marketing and distorted body images.