Canadians support of ban on junk food children ads 2017

The graph presents the share of consumers who support a ban on advertising of food and drinks containing non-sugar sweeteners to children in Canada as of August 2017. During the survey, it was found that 987 respondents said 'yes' when asked if Health Canada should prohibit the marketing of such foods and beverages, compared to just 93 respondents who said 'no'.

Number of consumers who support a ban on advertising of food and drinks containing non-sugar sweeteners to children in Canada as of August 2017

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Release date

April 2016

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Region

Canada

Survey time period

June 20 to August 14, 2017

Number of respondents

1,146 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Question: Based on your understanding of non-sugar sweeteners (such as Aspartame and Sucralose), should Health Canada prohibit the marketing of all foods and beverages containing non-sugar sweeteners? Adapted from Statistics Canada, canada.ca, June 20 to August 14, 2017. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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