Study: Fast Food makes Kids Fat and Happy
April 19, 2009 by Jennifer Walker-Journey
Filed under Family
A new study conducted by researchers at National Taiwan University and the University of Arkansas and published in the Journal of Happiness Studies (yes, that really is the name), shows that children who regularly eat fast food and sugary soft drinks are more likely to be overweight. The findings may not be surprising, but the research did point out one surprising fact. Children who regularly eat fast foods are happier than children who eat more healthfully, which gives new meaning to the phrase “fat and happy.”
Researchers conclude that in order to successfully encourage children to eat better, one should “focus on ways that could compensate the potential reduction in degree of happiness in children.”
Source: Journal of Happiness Studies
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I guess maybe they should ’study’ the long-term effects on the child’s happiness. How about later when the child is too obese to participate ‘at a functional level’ in all the fun activities with their friends.
How happy will they be to simply watch instead of participate?
Things that make you go hmm.
Thanks for sharing!