Impact of Social Media Ads on Unhealthy Food Concepts and Adolescent Health in Jazan Region

Authors

Najwan M. Harazi, Department of Home Economics (Nutrition), College of Samtah, University of Jazan, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaFollow
Dunia M. Farghly, Department of English, College of Samtah, University of Jazan, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

In this paper, we examine the impact of social media advertisements on the eating habits of teenagers and children in the Jazan region, focusing on the promotion of unhealthy food. The researchers used the historical method and a survey method with a sample of 209 adolescents and youths. The study recommends incentivizing traditional food stores, developing a national strategy to minimize fast-food industry, issuing laws for planning, and organizing fast-food stores, and monitoring social media advertisements. Additionally, promoting traditional food stores, creating a national app to educate teenagers and children, and establishing a database for fast-food stores and their products are also recommended.

Recommended Citation

M. Harazi, Najwan and M. Farghly, Dunia (2023) "Impact of Social Media Ads on Unhealthy Food Concepts and Adolescent Health in Jazan Region," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 7 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss7/33