UMKC study finds direct link between advertising and childhood obesity

A new University of Missouri–Kansas City study said that, for some kids, just seeing a logo like the golden arches or Little Debbie can trigger the urge to snack.

While that urge happens to everyone, the study shows that children are especially vulnerable to the advertising.

Dr. Amanda Bruce with UMKC spent the past five years trying to figure out how our brain waves influence our weight. KCTV5.


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