Junk Food Linked to Behavior Problems in Young Kids
A large Canadian study followed over 2,000 children from age 3 to age 5 and found that kids who ate more ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary …
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What Chinese Preschoolers Eat Affects Their Growth and Health
Researchers studied what 1,383 preschool children in southern China ate and how it connected to their growth and blood nutrient levels. They found that most …
Read MoreWhen Kids Eat Matters: How Sleep Patterns Shape Meal Times
Researchers studied 677 Finnish children ages 3-6 to understand what determines when kids eat during the day. They found that a child's natural sleep-wake …
Read MorePreschool Programs Help Kids Move Better and Stay at Healthy Weights
Researchers tested a special program called CHAMP in 56 childcare centers to help preschoolers develop healthy eating and exercise habits. The program taught …
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