Case Study:
Advertising
McDonald's has been widely criticized for its advertising practices, which have heavily influenced children. It has also been accused of contributing to childhood obesity.
Read the following case study: McDonald's and Obesity.
- Discuss the role of McDonald's (and other fast food restaurant chains), parents, and the government in trying to prevent childhood obesity. Specifically, address the following in your initial post:
- Does McDonald's have a right to advertise as much as it wants?
- What role do parents play? What role should government play?
- Do you think the government should ban advertisements directed toward children? Why or why not?