By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Apr 17 2025 Can a cartoon bear really tell us how hungry kids are? Researchers say yes, for most. A validated hunger-rating tool offers insights into preschoolers’ eating behavior, but may need tweaks for the youngest tots. Study: Validation of the Teddy the Bear hunger and satiety rating scale in 3-5-year-old children . Image Credit: matka_Wariatka / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal Appetite ,