In 1978, the province of Quebec in Canada banned fast-food advertising to children in television and print. With respect to obesity, this is an example of ______ prevention.

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The ban on fast-food advertising to children in Quebec is an example of primary prevention, which aims to prevent the onset of a health issue, in this case, obesity, before it occurs. By limiting exposure to advertisements for unhealthy food choices, particularly to children, this intervention aims to prevent obesity from ever developing.

In 1978, the Province of Quebec in Canada Banned Fast-Food