Why Some Kids Eat More Junk Food: Family and Neighborhood Clues
Researchers studied over 2,400 Canadian three-year-olds to understand why some children eat more ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and fast food) …
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Can Nurseries Help Kids Eat Better and Move More?
Researchers tested a program called NAPSACC UK designed to help nurseries and early childhood centers improve children's nutrition and physical activity …
Read MoreFun Game Helps Little Kids Eat More Vegetables
Researchers tested a digital game called Veggies4myHeart to see if it could help preschool children (ages 3-6) become more interested in eating vegetables. …
Read MoreHow Food Affects Your Child's Brain Development
A new review shows that what kids eat during early childhood has a huge impact on how their brains develop. Both eating too little and eating too much can …
Read MoreTeaching Kids to Eat Better Fruits and Veggies for Less Money
Researchers tested a nutrition program called WISE in Head Start schools across Arkansas to see if it helped young children eat more fruits and vegetables. …
Read MoreA Special Sugar May Help Your Body Burn Fat Better
Scientists studied how a natural sugar called galactose affects how our bodies use fat for energy. They fed young mice a diet where half the regular sugar was …
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