Journal article
The impact of unhealthy food sponsorship vs. pro-health sponsorship models on young adults' food preferences: A randomised controlled trial
H Dixon, M Scully, M Wakefield, B Kelly, S Pettigrew, K Chapman, J Niederdeppe
BMC Public Health | BMC | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background: Unhealthy foods are promoted heavily, through food company sponsorship of elite sport, resulting in extensive exposure among young adults who are avid sport spectators. This study explores the effects of sponsorship of an elite sporting event by: (A) non-food brands (control), (B) unhealthy food brands, (C) healthier food brands, or (D) an obesity prevention public health campaign on young adults' brand awareness, attitudes, image perceptions, event-sponsor fit perceptions, and preference for food sponsors' products. Methods: A between-subjects web-based experiment was conducted, consisting of four sponsorship conditions (A through D) featuring three product categories within eac..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This study was supported by the Australian Government's National Health & Medical Research Council's 'Targeted Call for Research into Preventing Obesity in 18-24 year olds' (APP1114923). The funding body was not involved in the design of the study or the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, or in writing the manuscript.