Came across this tidbit:

Children see significantly fewer TV ads promoting food products today than they did 28 years ago, according to a study by the Federal Trade Commission. Today, children watch about 13 food ads a day, down from more than 18 in 1977. The study did not address how many other food ads kids see through other kinds of promotions, including online gaming, package promotions and in-school marketing (Wash. Post, p.D1). … Cable channel Nickelodeon says it’s trying to get children to eat healthier by putting SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and other characters on fruit and vegetable packages (USA TODAY, p.5B; AP). … The food industry insists on self-regulation – not federal regulation – regarding marketing to children (N.Y. Times, p.C5; AP).

I don't quite understand the connection between SpongeBob and Dora with healthier eating habits...

Does the food industry really need the feds to start regulating the marketing to children??

And I'll tell you something else, my kids ask for the TOYS and MOVIES they see on commercials - Never once in my 5 years of being a mom have my kids asked for a food they saw on TV.

...hmmmmm...