Brain activity shows that food commercials influence children’s choices
A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics shows that food commercials may alter children’s brain activity and influence their food choices. IFT Daily News
Tag: children’s
USDA program may improves preschool children’s diet quality
A study published in Pediatrics reveals that including more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk in the food voucher package provided by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special … Continue Reading →
Children’s sweet taste perception tied to bitter receptor gene
According to new research from the Monell Center, sensitivity to sweet taste varies widely across school-aged children and is in part genetically determined. IFT Daily News
Cutting out processed sugar may improve obese children’s health
A study published in Obesity shows that reducing consumption of added sugar, even without reducing calories or losing weight, may help reduce a cluster of chronic metabolic diseases, including high … Continue Reading →
Children’s bone healthy linked to neighborhood food environment
A study published in Osteoporosis International shows that living in a neighborhood where there is greater access to fast food outlets may affect bone development in early childhood. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Children’s food face a healthier future
Leatherhead Food Research has released a new report that shows that although the number of children and teenagers is falling in parts of the world such as Western Europe, North … Continue Reading →
Healthy options may positively impact children’s health, restaurant revenue
A study published in Obesity shows that increasing the prevalence and automaticity of healthier options at a regional, full-service U.S. restaurant chain were associated with improved nutritional quality of food … Continue Reading →
Prebiotic may help regulate children’s appetites
A study presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s Scientific Sessions at Experimental Biology 2015 shows that prebiotic fiber may help regulate children’s appetites. IFT Daily News
Contribution of fast food to children’s diets
A study published in PLOS ONE shows that 14% of children’s’ calories come from fast food. The study also examines what types of fast food children consume. IFT Daily News
Top foods contributing to excess fat, sodium in children’s diets
Research presented at the Experimental Biology 2014 conference shows that cheese, hot dogs, and whole and 2% milk may be among the top foods and beverages contributing to saturated fat … Continue Reading →