November 7, 2014
Even though they are not hungry, children as young as age 3 find high-energy treats too tempting to refuse, according to new research from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). […]
Read more >January 3, 2014
Having youngsters use smaller bowls may be one way to help reduce childhood obesity, a new study suggests. In their first experiment, researchers gave 8- or 16-ounce bowls to 69 […]
Read more >December 6, 2013
Getting kids to eat less may be as simple as making sure they get a good night’s sleep, a new small study suggests. That doesn’t mean sleep is the answer […]
Read more >April 23, 2013
While growing up, many children may have heard “clean your plate” or been denied candy. But how do parental attitudes toward food affect a child’s weight? Denying certain foods to […]
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