Pregnancy, Junk Food, and Fat Kids

Based on rat studies, researchers believe that moms who eat junk food while breastfeeding and pregnancy have children who have larger fat cells and are more prone to be overweight.

The rats were divided into two groups, one that ate healthy foods and one that ate junk foods. The rats that ate junk foods had offspring that also preferred junk food, and the ones that ate good foods were thinner and ate more of a variety of foods. Moreover, the junk food offspring were fatter even when they were just fed healthy foods.

Researchers admit they aren't sure that the same applies to humans but the suggestion that it does should be enough to encourage moms to eat better for their children's sake.

They also think that even a child who prefers junk food can be steered toward good eating habits, if the parents keep offering several healthy food choices at meal times.

The best advice is to eat properly when you're pregnant and never force food on your child. They say that after a dozen or more times the child will get used to being offered the good food and will at least try it.

There is nothing sadder than an obese child.Kids don't shop and buy the food, the parents do, and should take control before too much damage is done.