Childhood obesity linked to emotional issues

"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://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-childhood-obesity-linked-emotional-issues.html

Chiang, et al. (2013). "Bidirectionality and gender differences in emotional disturbance associations with obesity among Taiwanese schoolchildren." Research in Developmental Disabilities. Abstract

See also Jane's classic article:

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study — the largest, most important public health study you never heard of — began in an obesity clinic

http://acestoohigh.com/2012/10/03/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-study-the-largest-most-important-public-health-study-you-never-heard-of-began-in-an-obesity-clinic/

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