Exploring The Influence of Diet & Obesity On Children's Brain Functioning & Development

Family Resiliency Center: A Research and Policy Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

An eye-opening look at how a child's body weight and nutrition may influence their brain functioning and brain development. Dr. Naiman Khan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, discusses his trailblazing new and ongoing research. This podcast also explores how Dr. Khan and his research team are contributing to the Family Resiliency Center's innovative STRONG Kids Program, a longitudinal study which follows participants from birth through toddler age and will provide unique insights on how individual biology interacts with family environment in an effort to reduce childhood obesity and promote healthy eating habits in young children.