Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Mediterranean-style diet in children may curb obesity risk

From HealthDay News (5/28):

Mediterranean-style diet in children may curb obesity risk

Following a diet rich in fish, grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables, also known as the Mediterranean diet, was linked to a 15% reduced risk of being overweight or obese among children, Swedish researchers found. The findings, based on more than 9,000 children across eight countries, were presented at the European Congress on Obesity.

Also, adding omegas helps.

Full article:

http://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/food-and-nutrition-news-316/mediterranean-diet-keeps-kids-slimmer-study-finds-688215.html

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