Junk food consumption (JFC) is increasing and it common mostly among schoolchildren adolescents (SCA). The consequences of JFC have become a public health concern. study aims to explore the factors associated with SCA using socioecological model (SEM). Electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, bibliographic references were used obtain related papers following standard p...

The phenomenon of junk food is growing rapidly at this time. Although most ultimately harms the health consumers, buying and selling not illegal. As a general rule, both seller buyer are free to determine type, content form contract. However, existence standard clauses as means facilitate sales transactions between producers consumers has proven be widely misused by sellers with that detrimenta...

Childhood overweight and obesity have increased alarmingly in recent decades all over the world, particularly middle-income countries like Brazil, Mexico China. In response to epidemic, several states governments introduced restrictions on sales of high-calorie low-nutrient-dense foods beverages schools. However, most school canteens around world continue offer such unhealthy products. The lack...

Drawing on two qualitative studies, we report evidence of pervasive black markets in confectionery, ‘junk’ food and energy drinks in English secondary schools. Data were collected at six schools through focus groups and interviews with students (n = 149) and staff (n = 36), and direct observations. Supermarkets, new technologies and teachers’ narrow focus on attainment have enabled these ‘under...