WATCHING Homer Simpson scarf donuts and Duff beer makes you crave food, too.
A study found that boys who tune in to "The Simpsons" while eating pizza ate more -- 228 calories more -- than boys who didn't watch TV at all, reports Toronto's Globe and Mail.
It's all because watching TV distracts kids from "recognizing satiety and satiation signals," researchers said, even if they've had a snack beforehand.
The findings help explain the rising obesity rate among children -- North American kids spend between 14 and 20 hours a week watching TV.
Parents who turn the TV on during dinner should take note: Kids were overeating full meals, not just small snacks like movie popcorn.
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