Study: Children Engage In Unhealthy Eating After Observing Plump Cartoon Characters.

eports a “first-of-its kind” study published online in the Journal of Consumer Psychology has found “that children consume more low-nutrition, high-calorie foods after observing plump cartoon characters.” The study is being led by Margaret C. Campbell, marketing professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/plump-cartoon-characters-prompt-unhealthy-eating-in-kids/