Press Releases
Here are the latest Media Releases from I.Family.
Television Viewing is Top of Screen Time for European Children and Increases Risk of Higher BMI and Consumption of Sugary Drinks
Television viewing and other screen activities seem to have substantial effects on not only young children’s consumption of sugary drinks but also on increased BMI and obesity. This is the conclusion of a new study on 11,000 children in eight European countries published by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study is […]
more...Is physical activity in childhood and adolescence a key to lifelong health?
Is physical activity in childhood and adolescence a key to lifelong health? If yes, do the longer, lighter days of spring make a difference? The longer, lighter days of spring provide more opportunities to be more active but do European youngsters take up these opportunities? 16,000 children and their families across Europe are being investigated […]
more...Does The Family Play A Key Role In Helping ‘Tweens’ Maintain A Healthy Weight?
The EC funded IDEFICS study has shown that children under the age of 10 who regularly eat in a family unit, have fun within a structured home environment, and have a sense of well-being reduce their risk of becoming overweight or obese by 50%. These significant findings from the EC funded IDEFICS Study concerning the […]
more...The ‘TWEENS’ Tribe
Who are they and why are they important to the I Family Study? ‘Tweens’ boys and girls aged 10 to 12 – no longer ‘kids’ but not yet teenagers – face many challenges during this transition time. Increasing independence and exposure to behaviours outside family control, approaching puberty and changing educational demands make this an […]
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