Thursday, March 13, 2008

Adolescents: skip breakfast, pack on the pounds

A University of Minnesota study that appears in the March issue of Pediatrics shows a significant association between how frequently kids report eating breakfast and how much weight they gain over time, even taking into account dietary factors and physical activity. The study also notes that kids who eat breakfast on a daily basis overall have a much better diet and are more physically active.

Steve - what a surprise! (snicker, snicker)

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