In 2004, The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) sent a letter to National Geographic Society, calling for the removal of Hostess and Smorz advertisements in National Geographic Kids Magazine stating "It is unconscionable that the National Geographic Society...has chosen to cram National Geographic Kids magazine with advertisements for sugary cereals, candy and snack foods."
In 2004, The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) wrote to National Geographic Society, requesting the removal of Hostess and Smorz advertisements from National Geographic Kids Magazine. They argued that "It is unacceptable that the National Geographic Society...has included advertisements for unhealthy food items" in the magazine.