Managing children’s overeating and weight gain during the pandemic

New Jersey 101.5 – Staff Writer

COVID-19 pandemic stresses are increasing anxiety, depression, frustration, substance abuse and even overeating and weight gain in children. Stress due to remote learning, concerns of getting ill and isolation from their peers are affecting kids physically and mentally, said Dr. Daniela Moscarella, pediatric nurse practitioner and pediatric clinical instructor at Rutgers School of Nursing.

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