Study: Childhood obesity in U.S. accelerated during pandemic

Child Obesity Rose Sharply During Pandemic

Children aged 6 to 11 had the most significant increases in rates of obesity, the AP reported.

Obesity rates are still on the rise in the US. Researchers think the pandemic only made things worse

There's more evidence that the pandemic has contributed to another public health crisis — an increase in the obesity rate.New federal data shows that 16 states have adult obesity rates of 35% or higher. That's an increase from 12 states in 2019 and just nine states in 2018.The problem has exploded over the last two decades. In 2000, no state had an adult obesity rate of 25%. Today, there are only a handful of areas where the obesity rate is curr…

Childhood obesity accelerated during pandemic, study says

A new study says the COVID-19 pandemic is tied to an "alarming" increase in obesity amongst children and teenagers in the U.S.

Childhood obesity accelerated during pandemic, study says

A new study says the COVID-19 pandemic is tied to an "alarming" increase in obesity amongst children and teenagers in the U.S.

Childhood obesity accelerated during pandemic, study says

A new study says the COVID-19 pandemic is tied to an "alarming" increase in obesity amongst children and teenagers in the U.S.

Childhood obesity accelerated during pandemic, study says

A new study says the COVID-19 pandemic is tied to an "alarming" increase in obesity amongst children and teenagers in the U.S.