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Babies Born Addicted To Junk Food: How Poor Eating Habits During Pregnancy Can Hurt Your Child

By Anoopa Singh | Apr 30, 2013 11:53 AM EDT

The one time not to start your child early: A new study finds that a pregnant mother's consumption of junk food can determine her future child's eating habits.

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Banning Food Advertising to Children: Experts Call for Regulations on Junk Food Commercials

By Ashik Siddique | Mar 21, 2013 09:05 PM EDT

Banning food advertising to children is the goal of Canadian obesity epidemic experts. No more junk food commercials for kids?

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Junk Food Junkies: Pregnant Women’s Diets Can Cause Snack Addiction in Unborn Babies

By Ashik Siddique | Mar 01, 2013 05:36 PM EST

A mother’s junk food habit can predispose her children to junk food addiction.

Fast foods are high in trans fat.

Fast Food Diet Linked to Asthma and Eczema in Kids

By Christine Hsu | Jan 14, 2013 11:07 AM EST

Eating fast food three or more times a week may significantly raise the risk of severe asthma and eczema in children and especially teenagers.

Fast foods are high in trans fat.

No More Junk Food in Hospitals, Mayor Bloomberg Says

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 27, 2012 11:41 AM EDT

Mayor Bloomberg's latest campaign, Healthy Hospital Food initiative, aims to create healthier food environment in New York City hospitals, both public and private.

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Junk Food Rots Your Brain, Increases Risk of Dementia

By Nikki Tucker | Aug 30, 2012 11:20 AM EDT

New research now suggests junk food can negatively affect your memory.

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