Unhealthy Sponsorship Within Junior Sporting Clubs in Victoria, Australia
Posted on June 01, 2021 in Asia-Pacific, AustraliaThis study found that unhealthy sponsorships represented 8.9 % of all identified sponsorship arrangements. A quarter of all clubs accepted alcohol (25.6 %) and unhealthy food sponsors (25.9%).
Victorian children participating in community junior sports are being exposed to marketing of unhealthy brands and products. Public health intervention is necessary to protect children from this exposure.