Obesity
Data on Obesity Reported by Researchers at University of Texas
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, March 12th, 2012
2012 MAR 12 -- According to the authors of recent research published in the journal Obesity, "Although children who are overweight may be vulnerable to negative social experiences, little is known about whether children will offer help to peers who are overweight. The present study examined whether children would offer aid to peers who are overweight with everyday tasks (such as picking up toys)."
"This study also examined whether weight stereotypes and intentions to befriend these peers are related to intentions to help. Fifty-one children, aged 4-8, were interviewed about their stereotypes and behavioral intentions. Findings revealed that children...
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