Collected Item: “The kids aren't all right: COVID-19-fueled stress eating, inequities, lack of fitness expected to boost obesity, experts say”
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The kids aren't all right: COVID-19-fueled stress eating, inequities, lack of fitness expected to boost obesity, experts say
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news article
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Social distance and virtual learning have taken a toll on children with many turning to stress eating for comfort. Additionally, children from lower-income households are at high risk for obesity due to usually having to rely on cheaper, lower quality food. These factors, coupled with lack of exercise, had led to a small uptick in childhood obesity cases, with more expected to come, during COVID-19.
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obesity, mental health, children, stress, virtual learning, social distancing, inequality, HSE
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/10/14/childrens-obesity-study-covid-fuels-eating-disorders-family-stress/5921953002/
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Jayne O'Donnell, Adrianna Rodriguez
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2020-10-14