Table 2 Changes in weekly number of ads with at least one high-in product based on food category
Food category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | |
Sodas | 646 (16.04%) | 57 (2.54%) | 154 (5.42%) | 19 (1.4%) |
Sweets and Non–grain-based Desserts | 631 (15.67%) | 67 (2.98%) | 291 (10.25%) | 117 (8.5%) |
Meat, Poultry and Meat Substitutes | 448 (11.12%) | 308 (13.71%) | 231 (8.14%) | 157 (11.3%) |
Fast Foods | 429 (10.65%) | 467 (20.78%) | 753 (26.52%) | 413 (29.8%) |
Salty Snacks | 386 (9.59%) | 62 (2.76%) | 75 (2.64%) | 117 (8.5%) |
Dairy Products and Dairy Substitutes | 340 (8.44%) | 507 (22.56%) | 327 (11.52%) | 221 (16.0%) |