A 2009 systematic review of the international evidence on food and beverage marketing to
children is the most recent internationally comprehensive review of the evidence base. Its …

During the past two decades, the prevalence of obesity in children has risen greatly
worldwide. Obesity in childhood causes a wide range of serious complications, and …

Background Specific dietary and other lifestyle behaviors may affect the success of the
straightforward-sounding strategy “eat less and exercise more” for preventing long-term …

Objective To examine associations of maternal mobile device use with the frequency of
mother–child interactions during a structured laboratory task. Methods Participants included …

Studies have identified an association between watching television (TV) and childhood
obesity. This review adds context to existing research by examining the associations …

Youth spend an average of> 7 hours/day using media, and the vast majority of them have
access to a bedroom television, computer, the Internet, a video-game console, and a cell …

Commensality is a key aspect of social dining. However, previous research has identified a
number of pros and cons associated with the incorporation of digital technology into eating …

With the growing problem of childhood obesity, recent research has begun to focus on family
and social influences on children's eating patterns. Research has demonstrated that …

Media, from television to the “new media”(including cell phones, iPads, and social media),
are a dominant force in children's lives. Although television is still the predominant medium …

Television provides one of the first, and most intimate, experiences of commercial food
promotion. Therefore, unsurprisingly, the effects of television advertising on children's brand …