Teens Who Are Taunted About Weight May Have Higher Likelihood Of Becoming Obese Adults, Having Unhealthy Eating Behaviors, Study Suggests.

reports that research suggests “teens who are taunted about their weight may be more likely to become obese adults who struggle with poor body image.” Investigators “also found that teens who are bullied about their weight are more likely to become emotional eaters.” Investigators came to these conclusions after following approximately 1,800 adults “from their teens into their early 30s.” The findings were published in Preventive Medicine. https://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/obesity-health-news-505/teasing-teens-about-weight-may-do-lasting-harm-722395.html