Cartoon characters on junk food: do they trick kids into buying more?

NCT ID NCT07528443

First seen Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how cartoon characters on food packages and warning labels influence what Colombian children aged 12 to 17 think about ultraprocessed foods. About 1,960 kids will take an online survey to see if characters make warning labels less effective. The goal is to understand how to better protect children from unhealthy food marketing.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Online panel

    Bogotá, Colombia

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