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Early Eating and Activity Habits could contribute to Childhood Obesity

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ADA-funded researchers Drs. Hollie Raynor, Rena Wing and Chantelle Hart have published findings that were highlighted in the January 9, 2009 issue of ScienceDaily News. In their research study conducted at Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island, they investigated the eating and activity patterns of children ages 2 to 12. They hypothesized that the early patterns of unhealthy eating and exercise habits in preschool can contribute to the onset of childhood obesity in school-aged children. Hollie Raynor, PhD, RD is the recipient of an ADA Healthy Food Choices Award. Rena Wing, PhD is the recipient of a Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Fellowship Award of which Chantelle Hart, PhD was the postdoctoral fellow from June 2006 to June 2007.

Quantitative data was collected on the parent’s age, height and weight. The child’s height and weight were collected from their previous medical records. Parents completed a questionnaire on their child’s eating and activity habits. The questionnaire results showed that parents of school-aged children had increased reports of their child consuming unhealthy foods such as sweet drinks, salty and sweet snacks. They also reported other behaviors such as eating dinner less with parents, which led to their less healthy food choices and more time in front of the TV. On the other hand, a greater percentage of parents with preschool children reported that their child was “just as” or “a little more” active than their peers.

So parents out there, watch what your kids eat, institute famiily meals with no tv or electronics of any kinds at the table. Good luck.


Posted in Rolemodels, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes on February 28th, 2009

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