A study by sociologists at Penn State found that middle school students weren't any more likely to get heavier if junk food was available at their schools, Science News reports.
“Children may face greater risks for obesity at home than at school, even if their schools sell junk food,” (Jennifer) Van Hook says.
Kids’ eating patterns may take root well before middle school, she proposes. Also, middle school students’ structured schedules may leave little opportunity to scarf junk food during the day.
The researchers’ findings don’t exclude the possibility that some individuals find ways to eat enough junk food at school to gain weight, Van Hook adds.
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