The New York Times
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How Big Tobacco Hooked Children on Sugary Drinks
Article by Andrew Jacobs | The New York Times | March 14, 2019 Researchers combing through archives discovered that cigarette makers had applied their marketing wizardry to sweetened beverages and turned generations of children into loyal customers. What do these ads featuring Joe Camel, Kool-Aid Man and the maniacal mascot for Hawaiian Punch have in common? All three were created by Big... -
Bigger, Saltier, Heavier: Fast Food Since 1986 in 3 Simple Charts
Source: The New York Times by Tiffany HSU | March 3, 2019 Adding lighter fare like salads to the usual burgers and fries has meant more options for time-pressed diners. But the meals are largely less healthy now, a new study finds. “The big picture is that there have been some positive changes,” one researcher said of fast food menus...