Advertising Could Be Affecting Your Kids Weight

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By Molly Clifton

Story Created: Nov 30, 2012 at 11:10 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 30, 2012 at 11:10 AM CDT

Obese children could be more vulnerable to food advertising.

A new study in the Journal of Pediatrics looked at the brain scans of 10 healthy weight kids and 10 obese kids.

 

Researchers found when looking at food logos obese children had more activity in the areas of the brain involving reward.
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