Stress in America: Overweight Children Are Affected More

Stress in America: Overweight Children Are Affected More
Americans are really stressed out — not least of all American kids, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association. The report found that children who are overweight or obese feel particularly stressed, more so than their normal-weighted peers. And such stress may have a lasting impact on other lifestyle behaviors that negatively affect overweight kids' health. The new report, "Stress in America 2010," found that the majority of Americans continue to live with moderate to high levels of stress, and while they know this isn't healthy, they say they face obstacles that prevent them from managing or reducing their stress. They also acknowledge that they have

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