Snacking on Television: A Content Analysis of Adolescents’ Favorite Shows

摘要: INTRODUCTION Snacking is a complex behavior that may be influenced by entertainment media. Research suggests snacking and unhealthy foods are commonly shown in programming targets young audiences, but shows selected for study have been limited. We conducted content analysis on were named as favorites adolescents to characterize portrayals of popular television. METHODS A diverse sample 2,130 (mean age, 14.3 y) listed 3 favorite television 2010 school-based survey. Three episodes each the 25 most coded food-related content, including healthfulness, portion size, screen time use, setting, social context. also analyzed characteristics characters involved eating incidents, show type, rating. used χ(2) tests, binomial multilevel regression models compare incidence snacks versus meals, those involved, across characteristics. RESULTS Almost half food incidents snacks. Snacks significantly more likely than meals "mostly unhealthy" (69.3% vs 22.6%, P < .001) include use (25.0% 4.0% .001). Young being low socioeconomic status or overweight overrepresented incidents. Sitcoms rated youth audience portray adult audiences. CONCLUSION Media awareness literacy programs should behaviors among issues they address. More healthful dietary intake shows' would create healthier media environment youth.