Researchers Pinpoint Foods Responsible For Irreversible Childhood Obesity
Potato chip loving kids are the ones most likely to have weight problems, according to a new study released by researchers at Duke National University of Singapore.
The researchers recorded the diets and body mass index (BMI) of nearly 4,500 children, tracking what they ate and what happened to their bodies over a three year period. They say what they found is "convincing evidence that certain foods might be causing disproportionate harm."
“We found potato chips to be one of the most obesity-promoting foods for youth to consume,” the researchers write. “Potato chips are very high in energy density and have a low satiety index, yet they are commonly consumed as snacks.”
Fried chicken and fish, french fries, fatty spreads like butter, and processed meats also performed badly, as di...