Do 'Likes' make teens buy unhealthy food? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06969638
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looks at how the number of 'likes' on social media food ads affects what Black and White teenagers (ages 13-17) choose to buy for snacks. Researchers will show different ads and track the calories teens pick in a hypothetical shopping game. The goal is to understand if popular ads lead to less healthy choices.
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RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 11106, United States
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