New Study Indicates That Parents' Influence On Children's Eating Habits Is Small
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 12:35
in Psychology & Sociology
The popular belief that healthy eating starts at home and that parents' dietary choices help children establish their nutritional beliefs and behaviors may need rethinking, according to a new study. An examination of dietary intakes and patterns among U.S. families found that the resemblance between children's and their parents' eating habits is weak.
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