New research discovers no link between childhood obesity and school junk food

Schools nationwide have been banning junk food from their campuses in an effort to curb the nation's childhood obesity epidemic. But a new study now says that's not necessary: the researchers found no link between obesity and attending a school where candy, potato chips, and other junk food treats were available, the New York Times reported on January 23.

So if junk food at school's not to blame, what is? "Food preferences are established early in life," noted the study's lead author, Jennifer Van Hook, professor of sociology and demography at Penn State. It is the influence at home, multiple studies show, that determine a child's weight fate.

For example, a recent study also showed a link between mother and tot bonds and obesity later in life.

Dr. Bal M. Rajagopalan, better known as Dr. A fat burning overview can help you build a clear describe of what you need to focus on to complete your fat loss objective if you're a novice; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an intermediate or more improve step of their weightloss strategy. Applying are seven steps that can serve as guidelines for your own weight loss system. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not the same. Many weight loss programs have fooled people into wondering that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss applications only work by resulting in a person's body to lose more muscle cells and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Raj, is an ABC News medical consultant. He says that the national childhood obesity epidemic is due in part to "kids being less active," while foods "have 30 percent more calories than 20 years ago." His advice to parents: "Make the child walk to school. Show the kids an example by eating well with the kids."

His advice resonates with Jennifer Hudson, who recently emphasized her son's role in her diet success. Added Dr. Raj: "Your kids will follow by example and as parents, if we practice what we preach, the message is more powerful."

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