Both packages had the same brand of snack, but the children consistently said that the food from packages with cartoons tasted better, according to a study published today in the journal Pediatrics.

Cartoon characters tend to appear on junk food and this concerns health experts Food and beverage companies spend more than $1.6 billion a year to attract kids' attention RELATED TOPICS ...

New legislation has come into effect in Russia requiring cuts to some cartoons broadcast during the daytime. Scenes with material deemed unsuitable for children - such as characters smoking or ...