Children gaining more weight in summer

Research from the American Journal of Public Health has found that children tend to gain more weight during summer months. According to the article, the fatty foods often served at camps may be partially to blame since camps have to rely on foods that are easy and won’t spoil in the heat. The article suggests that parents combat this by creating more structure and better food choices for children during the summer. Full story: New York Times

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