Overweight Kids Bullied More

May 04, 2004

Overweight kids are more likely than normal-weight children to be victims of bullying, or bullies themselves. A study found bolstering evidence that being fat endangers emotional as well as physical health. While not surprising given the stigma of being overweight, the new findings underscore the importance of enlisting teachers and schools in the fight to prevent and treat obesity in children. The researchers said "The social and psychological ramifications induced by the...

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