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Here we provide the details and links to the research studies cited in the book organized by Chapter. For each citation, the text in bold refers to the relevant text from the Chapter

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166. New research is showing that cancer cells process glucose for energy in a way that’s different from regular cells, and this process can activate certain proteins that interfere with regular cellular growth

Peeters, K, Van Leemputte, F, Fischer, B, Bonini, BM, Quezada, H, Tsytlonok, M, Haesen, D, Vanthienen, W, Bernardes, N, Gonzalez-Blas, CB, Janssens, V, Tompa, P, Versees, W, and Thevelein, JM. “Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate couples glycolytic flux to activation of Ras”. Nat Commun, 2017. 8(1): p. 922.

167. In order to teach kids how to make changes on their own terms, you can learn to promote what health professionals call internal or intrinsic motivation. When people are driven by internal motivation, they are more likely to make positive health decisions on a consistent basis

Patrick, H and Williams, GC. “Self-determination theory: its application to health behavior and complementarity with motivational interviewing”. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 2012. 9: p. 18.

168. This phenomenon, called eating in the absence of hunger, is well documented in children

Lansigan, RK, Emond, JA, and Gilbert-Diamond, D. “Understanding eating in the absence of hunger among young children: a systematic review of existing studies”. Appetite, 2015. 85: p. 36-47.

169. The older your kids get, the harder it can be to get them to eat any sort of breakfast

O'Neil, CE, Nicklas, TA, and Fulgoni, VL, 3rd. “Nutrient Intake, Diet Quality, and Weight Measures in Breakfast Patterns Consumed by Children Compared with Breakfast Skippers: NHANES 2001-2008”. AIMS Public Health, 2015. 2(3): p. 441-468.

170. Skipping breakfast hampers a child’s academic performance

Adolphus, K, Lawton, CL, and Dye, L. “The effects of breakfast on behavior and academic performance in children and adolescents”. Front Hum Neurosci, 2013. 7: p. 425.

171. Skipping breakfast hampers a child’s academic performance and cognitive function

Wesnes, KA, Pincock, C, and Scholey, A. “Breakfast is associated with enhanced cognitive function in schoolchildren. An internet based study”. Appetite, 2012. 59(3): p. 646-9.

172. Skipping breakfast can also nearly double the risk of becoming overweight

Blondin, SA, Anzman-Frasca, S, Djang, HC, and Economos, CD. “Breakfast consumption and adiposity among children and adolescents: an updated review of the literature”. Pediatr Obes, 2016. 11(5): p. 333-48.

173. Skipping breakfast also leads to eating more carbohydrates and fat in the evenings

Gwin, JA and Leidy, HJ. “Breakfast Consumption Augments Appetite, Eating Behavior, and Exploratory Markers of Sleep Quality Compared with Skipping Breakfast in Healthy Young Adults”. Curr Dev Nutr, 2018. 2(11): p. nzy074.

174. When kids start their days with foods that are lower in sugar and higher in protein and fiber, they have better glycemic control, they experience increased fullness, and their brains are better able to regulate appetite and eating behavior

Leidy, HJ, Ortinau, LC, Douglas, SM, and Hoertel, HA. “Beneficial effects of a higher-protein breakfast on the appetitive, hormonal, and neural signals controlling energy intake regulation in overweight/obese, "breakfast-skipping," late-adolescent girls”. Am J Clin Nutr, 2013. 97(4): p. 677-88.

175. In one study, ninety-one kids at a summer day camp were randomly sorted into two group. One group could choose from three high-sugar cereals; the other group chose from three low-sugar cereals

Harris, JL, Schwartz, MB, Ustjanauskas, A, Ohri-Vachaspati, P, and Brownell, KD. “Effects of serving high-sugar cereals on children's breakfast-eating behavior”. Pediatrics, 2011. 127(1): p. 71-6.

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166. New research is showing that cancer cells process glucose for energy in a way that’s different from regular cells, and this process can activate certain proteins that interfere with regular cellular growth

167. In order to teach kids how to make changes on their own terms, you can learn to promote what health professionals call internal or intrinsic motivation. When people are driven by internal motivation, they are more likely to make positive health decisions on a consistent basis

168. This phenomenon, called eating in the absence of hunger, is well documented in children

169. The older your kids get, the harder it can be to get them to eat any sort of breakfast

170. Skipping breakfast hampers a child’s academic performance

171. Skipping breakfast hampers a child’s academic performance and cognitive function

172. Skipping breakfast can also nearly double the risk of becoming overweight

173. Skipping breakfast also leads to eating more carbohydrates and fat in the evenings

174. When kids start their days with foods that are lower in sugar and higher in protein and fiber, they have better glycemic control, they experience increased fullness, and their brains are better able to regulate appetite and eating behavior

175. In one study, ninety-one kids at a summer day camp were randomly sorted into two group. One group could choose from three high-sugar cereals; the other group chose from three low-sugar cereals

176. Research shows that children and teens consume most of their soda or juice at home

177. Facts on snacks

178. Research shows that most snacking occurs at home

179. Children who serve themselves can end up taking a bigger portion if there is a bigger amount available

180. Research shows that serving food on small plates can improve portion control

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