Burgers, chips, and cola! If you think this is the diet of obese children, think again.
Contrary to popular belief that obesity in kids is due to poor eating habits, an intriguing new study finds that overweight children tend to eat healthy food, such as fruits and vegetables. It’s just that they eat too much of it.
Eating habits of 924 kids examined
Researchers at Telemark University College and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health conducted a study to assess the eating habits of 924 fourth graders, aged nine to 10, in the county of Telemark.