‘Food Insecurity’ May Lead Mothers To Engage In Feeding Practices Associated With Childhood Weight Gain

While eating too much food can cause obesity, the fear of not having enough food may lead to the same result, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Boston.

Fast-Food Ad Familiarity Linked To Obesity

There is a long-held concern that youths who eat a lot of fast food are at risk for becoming overweight. New research to be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Boston shows that greater familiarity with fast-food restaurant advertising on television is associated with obesity in young people…