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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Teen-created health site takes aim at food marketing.

On this site kids can:   create a social network, create and share content, post comments

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Teens (and their parents) will find there’s much to learn about healthy choices, obesity, nutrition, and exercise through the links, blogs, and various resources available here.

  • User-created content:

    Personal stories, essays, and art shared on this site are often heartfelt and impassioned and definitely well intentioned. Users post some thought-provoking questions about media and marketing.

  • Messages:

    The overall message from the site creators and its users is resoundingly positive. Personal stories from those who have struggled with weight issues are often inspirational and motivational. The site provides examples of healthy food choices as well as resources and tools that will help users find them.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Because the site has a social networking component, there is potential for offensive language. But we didn't see any.

  • Consumerism:

    There is no third-party advertising on this site. There are, however, many restaurant and fast food brands mentioned and visible here, though they are mostly used to illustrate bad examples of food choices and marketing.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

How safe is it?

  • Personal privacy:

    The site states that it is not for anyone under the age of 13. Registration requires an email address, name and birth date, and registered users get profile pages where they can post a picture and personal information. There are strong privacy settings that users can control, but young users should be monitored regularly and always follow guidelines for safe social networking.

  • Online interaction:

    There are forums for users to share their stories, upload pictures and express their opinions on many different topics, though it’s unclear whether there are forum moderators. There’s no easily visible way to flag an inappropriate post, but there is a link on every page that allows teens to easily report any issues.

  • Parental controls:

    There are no parental controls.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About We're Fed Up

Parents need to know that We're Fed Up is a supportive and informative social network created by California teens interested in fighting youth obesity. Originally, 40 youth leaders began the site, and now hundreds form a growing online network with a shared focus: to fight obesity; stand up for healthier, affordable food options; create safe places for outdoor exercise; and generate policy change in communities. A social network with a cause, this site has many of the same features teens look for, including customizable profiles and the ability to invite friends, join groups, post messages, and share content (photos, videos, applications, essays and more). For the most part, content is primarily positive, although some of the profile photos can be a bit suggestive.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the effect that food marketers have on kids. How do advertisers try to get kids to convince their parents to buy fast food, candy, snacks, and pop? What things can parents and kids do to try to tune out the junk food ads?
  • Talk about how a group of motivated, concerned youths can enact change and provide education through their Web site. What other media can kids use to try to make positive impacts on the world around them? Are there other sites or youth organizations that do this already?
  • How junk food marketers send mixed messages by talking about balanced nutrition -- when their own products aren’t necessarily healthy.
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