Broccoli v. French fries: Appealing to teens’ impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating

It’s no secret that the adolescent years can be challenging: young teens have a heightened sensitivity to perceived injustice and react against authority.

Parental scheduling of work hours may influence kids’ weight

The way parents balance their work schedules may affect their adolescent children’s eating habits, according to Penn State researchers.

Availability of sugar-sweetened beverages in schools increases odds of adolescent obesity

The availability and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in secondary schools is associated with higher adolescent obesity rates in British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to a study published in the open access International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Is There A Healthy Fast Food Option?

Subway may promote itself as the “healthy” fast food restaurant, but it might not be a much healthier alternative than McDonald’s for adolescents, according to new UCLA research. In a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, the researchers found that adolescents who purchased Subway meals consumed nearly as many calories as they did at McDonald’s…

Regular Family Meals Improve Teenage Mental Health

Regular family meals can greatly improve mental health among teenagers, regardless of whether they feel comfortable talking to their parents, according to new research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The research suggests that adolescents who have family meals are more trusting and generally more emotionally stable compared to those don’t…

Food Insecurity Predicts Mental Health Problems In Adolescents

A study published in the December 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that adolescents who experienced food insecurity in the past year have a higher prevalence of mental disorders than adolescents whose families have reliable access to food…

Food Insecurity Predicts Mental Health Problems In Adolescents

A study published in the December 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that adolescents who experienced food insecurity in the past year have a higher prevalence of mental disorders than adolescents whose families have reliable access to food…

Undernutrition In Childhood, Adolescence Or Young Adulthood Increases Risk Of Heart Disease Later

A study of women who were children, teenagers or young adults during the Dutch famine in 1944-45 has shown that undernutrition, particularly in the adolescent years, is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in later life…

Adherence To Certain Dietary Pattern Associated With Lower BMI In Adolescent Girls

Adolescent girls whose diet resembles one recommended for adults with hypertension appear to have smaller gains in overall body mass index (BMI) over 10 years, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…

Media Character Use On Food Packaging Appears To Influence Children’s Taste Assessment

The use of media characters on cereal packaging may influence children’s opinions about taste, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. “The use of trade (e.g

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