Numerous reports have said obesity in adults rose in the pandemic.
Childhood obesity has risen starkly too, but for different reasons than you may think.
Today, we explore how stress impacts childhood obesity.
We hear from Julia A. Snethen, co author of article, 鈥溾�� And later, we鈥檒l learn how to have sensitive conversations about health and weight.
What questions do you have about improving your family鈥檚 health?
GUESTS:
- Julia A. Snethen: Professor and Director of the PhD program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee College of Nursing
- Dr. Melissa Santos: Chief of Pediatric Psychology and Clinical Director for Pediatric Obesity at 黑料新闻 Children's Medical Center
Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired January 13, 2022.
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