Food Ads: Truth or Tricks?

Understanding Nutritional Advertising Year 9 Health Education Critical Thinking About Food Marketing

What Makes You Choose Food?

Think about the last snack you bought What influenced your decision? Was it taste, price, packaging, or advertising?

The Power of Food Advertising

Australians see over 100 food ads daily Food companies spend billions on marketing Advertising shapes our food preferences Creates emotional connections to brands

Marketing vs. Reality

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Common Marketing Tricks

Ad Detective Challenge

Work in pairs to analyze a food advertisement Identify the marketing techniques used Spot any misleading claims Rate the ad's truthfulness out of 10

Health Impact of Food Marketing

Links to childhood obesity rates Promotes processed over whole foods Creates unrealistic body expectations Influences family shopping decisions Can lead to poor nutritional choices

Think Before You Buy

"The best marketing doesn't feel like marketing." - Tom Fishburne Question what you see and hear in food ads

How to Be a Smart Food Consumer

Read nutrition labels carefully Question health claims and buzzwords Research products independently Focus on whole, unprocessed foods Don't shop when hungry Ask: 'Who benefits from this message?'

Create Your Own Truth Campaign

Design a poster exposing food marketing tricks Include at least 3 tips for smart food choices Make it eye-catching and informative Share with the class next lesson