The Claim
An 8-week lifestyle intervention in children with abdominal obesity results in a greater reduction in ultra-processed food consumption—averaging 2.74 portions per day—compared to a reduction of 2.15 portions per day in the usual care group.
What the research says
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Children with abdominal obesity who followed an 8-week lifestyle program ate 2.74 fewer portions of ultra-processed food per day on average, compared to children who received standard care, who ate 2.15 fewer portions per day.
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An 8-week lifestyle intervention in children with abdominal obesity reduces ultra-processed food consumption by an average of 2.74 portions per day in the intervention group, significantly more than the 2.15 portions per day reduction seen in the usual care group.
When children eat fewer ultra-processed foods, their brain's reward system stops overreacting to sugary and salty tastes, and their stomach and gut send clearer signals about fullness, which makes them naturally eat less of these foods over time.
What the research says
1 studyKids with extra belly fat who followed a special healthy eating plan ate nearly 3 fewer servings of junk food like chips and soda after 8 weeks—much more than kids who just got regular advice.
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