English Topics: Should governments ban junk food ads?

Ice Breaking Topics

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Main Topics

  • Do food advertisements influence your choices more than you think?
  • Should ads for unhealthy food be banned during children's shows?
  • Is it the company’s job to sell or the person’s job to choose?
  • What’s the line between marketing and manipulation?
  • How does junk food advertising affect health in your country?
  • Have you ever bought something just because of an ad?
  • Would banning ads actually reduce junk food consumption?
  • What kinds of food deserve to be promoted more?

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