Consumer Affairs – Sarah D. Young
“While exercise is important, nutritionists often point out that restricting daily calories, and consuming the right kinds of calories, is more important in the effort to reduce obesity. Food and beverage companies have sometimes been suspected of promoting exercise-related research in an effort to de-emphasize calorie consumption. That said, Dr. Pepper Snapple has conducted a survey that it says shows kids aren’t getting as much outdoor playtime as they once did. Findings from the 2017 State of Play Survey suggested that screens and schedules are key culprits in the current deficit of active play among children and adolescents.”(more)