Generations of kids have grown up with chubby cartoon characters like Fat Albert, Winnie the Pooh and Homer Simpson -- and it may not be good for their diets. A first-of-its kind study finds that ...

Plump cartoon characters provoke indulgent eating in kids, says study Date: July 13, 2015 Source: University of Colorado at Boulder Summary: Children consume more low-nutrition, high-calorie food ...

It's time for your diet to grow up. Sept. 12, 2012— -- intro: Between encouraging picky eaters, dishing out afternoon snacks, and snagging "just a couple" fries from that drive-thru meal, you ...

Food companies have long understood that cartoon characters and kid-friendly brand names encourage children to choose certain products – but their efficacy is not limited to junk foods, say ...

Keep eating to the snack area, and don't allow your child to use a TV, iPad, or smartphone while eating. Teach your kids about food. Show kids that eating all colors of the rainbow is important.