Table 2 Type and frequency of promoted foods and beverages around the schools (% of total ads)
Major and minor food categoriesa | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Healthy foods | 85 | 7 |
Bottled water | 31 | 3 |
Healthy oils and low-fat savory sauces | 21 | 2 |
Staple foods/plain starch products | 12 | 1 |
Low-fat dairy and dairy alternatives, and drinks | 11 | 1 |
Meat and meat alternatives | 4 | 0 |
Low sugar, high fiber cereals | 2 | 0 |
Fruit/fruits products without added sugar | 2 | 0 |
Healthy snacks | 2 | 0 |
Unhealthy foods | 887 | 86 |
Sugar-sweetened beverages | 522 | 51 |
Alcohol | 233 | 23 |
High fat and/or sugar flavoured dairy products | 56 | 5 |
Chocolate and candy | 25 | 2 |
Fast food | 15 | 2 |
Savoury snack food | 9 | 1 |
Other high fat/salt products | 9 | 1 |
Sweet breads, biscuits, pies, and pastries | 6 | 1 |
Ice cream and desserts | 3 | 0 |
Fruit juice/drinks (< 98%) | 3 | 0 |
Sugar-rich, low fiber cereals | 3 | 0 |
Ultra-processed meat and meat alternatives | 2 | 0 |
Miscellaneous | 62 | 7 |
Condiments, seasonings and recipe additions | 47 | 5 |
Baby and toddler milk formulae | 9 | 1 |
Vitamin or dietary supplements | 4 | 1 |
Tea and coffee | 2 | 0 |
Total | 1034 | 100 |