Ejercicio 6 - Opción b · Inglés PAU Canarias Junio (Humanidades) 2025

b) In order to protect children, food advertising should be strictly regulated. Give your opinion.

Solución: In recent decades, childhood obesity and health issues linked to unhealthy eating habits have risen alarmingly. In my opinion, governments must strictly regulate food advertising aimed at young audiences. To begin with, children are particularly vulnerable to commercial manipulation. Companies design colourful adverts featuring cartoon characters and catchy tunes to promote ultra-processed products high in sugar and saturated fats. Because minors lack the critical thinking necessary to recognize persuasion techniques, they constantly pressure their parents to purchase these unhealthy foods. Moreover, unrestricted marketing normalises poor nutritional habits from an early age, which often persist into adulthood and cause chronic diseases. Banning junk food commercials during children's television broadcasting hours and on social media platforms would significantly reduce their exposure to harmful products. In conclusion, strict regulations on food advertisements are essential to safeguard the well-being of future generations.