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Cartoon illustrating the difference between the metabolic intake of fat cell precursors (left; glucose) versus differentiated fat cells (right; glucose and branched-chain amino acids).

Popeye cartoons, tasting parties and junior cooking classes can help increase vegetable intake in kindergarten children, according to new research published in the journal Nutrition & Dietetics.