Mr Leo Gida (teacher): Children today are fatter because of the wide variety of unhealthy foods available. They are also fatter because they exercise less. It’s up to parents to encourage their children to eat more healthy foods and to do more exercise.


Cathy Abrahams (parent): The majority of food advertising aimed at our children is devoted to foods like ice creams, biscuits, hamburgers, chocolates and soft drinks. There are hardly any adverts for fruits and vegetables!


Tambo Sheke (magazine editor): There is a wide variety of adverts aimed at promoting both healthy and unhealthy foods. Adults and children must make their own decisions and act responsibly.


4 After listening: Complete the table below. Contrast the main differences of opinion on this topic. Identify the speaker and summarise their point of view using key words. An example has been done for you.


“For” advertising to children


From age 10 children can understand how adverts work. They must make their own decisions. (Paul, advertiser)


devote set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use


“Against” advertising to children


Advertising unhealthy foods influences children and gives them bad eating habits. (Dr Mitchley, medical doctor)


5 Talk with a partner about why you chose to put each point in either the “For” advertising or the “Against” advertising columns.


6* Notice how the people always gave reasons for their opinions. What is your point of view on this subject? Mention some facts to support your opinion.


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