There is some research to support the fact that banning marketing or ads, like television commercials, to children does decrease the desire for or the use of certain products. In Quebec, for example, there are some strong policies that restrict marketing to children.
I think that is a very excellent question because has anybody in the room has ever seen an ad for healthy fruits and vegetables? We never see that, but we see tons of fast food, hamburgers, and stuff. It has really shown that when you watch television, your food choices are affected by that. You go for calorie-dense foods that are usually high in fat and high in sugar.
I think it would benefit both children and adults alike.