Mental health link to obesity risk in tweens

Research finds that children who have good mental health and psychosocial well-being at age 11 are less likely to be overweight or obese by 17. — dpa

Good mental health at age 11 cuts the risk of being overweight or obese at 17, according to a study.

Researchers suggest age 11 “may be a sensitive period in which psychological well-being is associated with future body weight”.