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Fast-food Consumption and Children's Academic Outcomes

August 8, 2015

Check out this article about how consuming fast food can affect the academic outcomes of children.

"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."

"Test scores up to 20% lower among children who ate fast food"

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287414.php

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