Report identifies TV watching as cause for ‘Teletubby’ children
NZ researchers have found considerable evidence that watching television contributes to obesity in children. They say that the cause is likely to be because of an effect on dietary intake, particulary of high-calorie, low-nutrient food.
Read more: Agencies for Nutrition Action media release, 6 July 2006
Does watching television contribute to increased body weight and obesity in children?
You can download the report from Agencies for Nutrition Action’s website.
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