Children, obesity and depression

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Schoolchildren suffering from obesity are at higher risk of developing psychological problems than their slimmer counterparts, according to new research.

The Monash University-led collaborative study of over 2000 Taiwanese schoolchildren aged 6?13 years, examined whether emotional disturbances (ED) such as inappropriate behaviour, relationship problems, depression, or an inability to learn, was associated with obesity.

http://sciencealert.com.au/news/20132208-24719.html
 
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