Child Nutrition Update

Child Nutrition Update

Child Nutrition Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 03/26/2013 01:10 PM EDT New on the MedlinePlus Child Nutrition page:

Celebrity Endorsers May Impact How Much Kids Eat

03/22/2013 03:11 PM EDT

Celebrities who endorse specific foods in TV commercials are a powerful influence on children, and that effect may extend beyond the advertisement itself, according to a new study from the UK.
Source: Reuters Health

Picky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by Genes

03/22/2013 12:00 PM EDT

But study author says parents can still encourage children to try new foods


Source: HealthDay

Switch to Skim Milk Won't Prevent Toddler's Obesity

03/19/2013 07:58 AM EDT

Surprise finding runs counter to standard recommendations from doctors' groups


Source: HealthDay