Television and junk food go together like French fries and ketchup, according to a study from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. According to researchers, every hour that kids in grade 5 through 10 watch TV, they’re 18 percent more likely to eat candy every day and 16 percent more likely to gulp down some fast food. Conversely, they’re 8 percent less apt to eat a piece of fruit—unless, of course, it’s the only thing available. “Of course, the link was nowhere near as strong as that between TV watching and the increased consumption of candy, soda and fast food in general,” says Leah Lipsky, a scientist at the center. “It kind of suggests that if you have other options available, and don’t have the unhealthy options available, then children might be encouraged to possibly eat more fruit.” (Time)