Fast-food consumption in children linked to poorer academic outcomes

Past research has linked fast-food consumption to childhood obesity and numerous health problems later in life. But eating such foods may not only affect physical health; a study finds that the amount of fast food children eat may also influence their academic growth.
A young boy eating a burger
Almost 40% of children's diets come from unhealthy fats and added sugars.
The research team - led by Katy Purtell, assistant professor of human sciences at Ohio State University..
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