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Dogs may help combat childhood obesity: study

Published by Pup-Pee on August 3, 2010 in , , , . Leave a comment

The study says dog ownership can decrease the chances of children being obese by as much as 50 per cent. They are called man's best friend, but they could also be the best weapon in the fight against childhood obesity. A new study indicates dog ownership may also be the antidote to junk food, computer games and television which many say causes childhood obesity.  Jo Salmon from Deakin University in Victoria was the lead researcher on the project which looked … Continue reading →