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Kids Who Can Name Fast Food Chains at Risk for Long-Term Obesity Problems

Study suggests that parents should use a 'first language' of food that has less fat, salt and sugar.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - What parents feed their children early on is vitally important to developing their food preferences and reducing their risks for obesity, says a University of Oregon researcher.

In a paper published online ahead of publication in the journal Appetite, researchers found that how well young children can link different food items with specific brands as they are learning about food is an indicator that weight issues are brewing.