TV ads spur snacking in kids as young as two
TV ads spur snacking in kids as young as two Mindless snacking in front of the television may start long before children know how to work the remote control,…
Sugary drink sales drop after multi-faceted campaign
Sugary drink sales drop after multi-faceted campaign After a multi-faceted campaign that included policy changes and community education, residents of one…
The dangers of eating with the TV on
The dangers of eating with the TV on Families that eat dinner with the television on tend to eat less healthy food and to enjoy the meals less than families…
Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later
Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and eventually dying from the disease,…
Sleep-deprived preschoolers eat more calories
Sleep-deprived preschoolers eat more calories In a recent study, researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder, deprived preschoolers, all regular…
Omega-3, omega-6 supplement improves kids’ reading skills
Omega-3, omega-6 supplement improves kids’ reading skills Supplementing with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve reading skills of mainstream…
Appealing to teen impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating
Appealing to teen impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating It's no secret that the teen years can be challenging: young teens have a heightened…
Teen weight gain may be explained by drop in metabolism at puberty
Teen weight gain may be explained by drop in metabolism at puberty An acceleration in obesity among young teenagers could be explained by a 12-year-long study…
American Heart Association sets sugar limits for kids and teens
American Heart Association sets sugar limits for kids and teens The vast majority of children and teens should consume less than six teaspoons (about 25…
Britain launches soft drink sugar tax to fight obesity
Britain launches soft drink sugar tax to fight obesity Last week, Britain said it would tax companies which sell sugary soft drinks and invest that money in…