The promulgation of the Act N° 30021 of Promoting Healthy Eating in Children and Teenagers (Promoción de la Alimentación Saludable para Niños y Adolescentes) has place againon the public agenda the discussion on the regulation of advertising for children, how to do it and how far a State can intervene in issues related to feeding.  This article shows several researches and investigations in different countries which will help to put into perspective the issue.

The promulgation of the Act N° 30021 of Promoting Healthy Eating in Children and Teenagers (Promoción de la Alimentación Saludable para Niños y Adolescentes) has place againon the public agenda the discussion on the regulation of advertising for children, how to do it and how far a State can intervene in issues related to feeding.  This article shows several researches and investigations in different countries which will help to put into perspective the issue.