Annotated BibliographyBauer, KW, Berge, JM, Larson, N. and Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2011). Do parents of young children adopt healthy eating and physical activity behaviors? Pediatrics, 127(5), 881-887. doi:10.1542/peds.1010-3218.The authors of this article present an investigation into changes in health behaviors during parenthood. The study examines health behaviors, such as nutrition and physical activity, of parents and young adults without children. Based on their results, the authors concluded that negative differences existed between parents and childless young adults. For example, mothers were found to consume more sugar in their diet and also had a higher average BMI than childless women. Mothers and fathers were also found to have significantly less physical activity in their daily routine compared to adults without children. This information was useful for my product because these results were used to keep parents aware of their own health behaviors as they read the information. It is also a source of encouragement to recognize and change their behaviors to help them improve their own health and to model healthy behaviors for their own children. Bellisle, France (2004). Effects of diet on behavior and cognition in children. British Journal of Nutrition, 92. S227-S232. doi:10.1079/BJN20041171. This article discusses the importance of diet and its effects on children's cognitive abilities and behavior. It suggests the effects of glucose on the brain and how it regulates performance and attention in school. The results also highlight the importance of breakfast intake/omission and how it influences academic performance. There is an important... middle of article... child nutrition, "Policy briefs 8, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). This article evaluates the benefits of investing in early childhood nutrition. Results This study suggests that early intervention is crucial because an unhealthy diet that becomes irreversible can lead to long-term negative effects, including on cognitive functioning as well as productivity in adulthood. balanced diet supported by early intervention was beneficial led to significant effects on brain development, disease resistance and improved cognitive abilities. This article was useful for my product because it highlighted the benefits. of early intervention in children's nutrition as well as the dangers of late intervention importance of parental involvement in the health of their children..