Restricting outdoor advertising of unhealthy food: feasibility of using a nutrition classification system in Australia

Exposure to food advertising is associated with consumption. Globally, most outdoor food advertisements feature unhealthy foods or beverages. As Australian local government areas begin developing restriction policies, the feasibility of applying nutrient-based Nutrition Classification Systems to outdoor advertising requires evaluation.

Citation:
Pulker CE, Klug F, Trapp GSA, Sartori A, et al. Restricting outdoor advertising of unhealthy food: feasibility of using a nutrition classification system in Australia. Public Health Nutr. 2026;10.

Keywords:
Food classification; local government; marketing; nutrient profiling; public health

Abstract:
Exposure to food advertising is associated with consumption. Globally, most outdoor food advertisements feature unhealthy foods or beverages. As Australian local government areas begin developing restriction policies, the feasibility of applying nutrient-based Nutrition Classification Systems to outdoor advertising requires evaluation.