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Medical Report: How Super Bowl ads can shape your snacking

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Sale priced potato chips are displayed at a grocery store on February 10, 2023 in San Anselmo, California.
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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) – The NFL and snacking are the subjects of a new article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, warning viewers about TV commercials during NFL games.

According to the article, ads during NFL games focus on foods high in sodium, fat and calories. The enticing ads are a potential risk for people who have conditions like heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney issues.


Too many snacks combined with sitting hours on the couch can be risky — especially if it happens often.

Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough.

​​KYW Newsradio's Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross.