Effects of the pandemic on weight gain were most pronounced in low-income youth
Pandemic Tied to Greater Weight Gain in Youths 10 to 12 Years Old
AAP: Children’s Body Mass Index Rose During Pandemic
Girls experienced more significant BMI increases than boys
Gestational Weight Gain in the U.S. Higher During the Pandemic
Higher gestational weight gain and higher risk for excessive gestational weight gain seen for singleton pregnancies
10-Year Weight Gain Substantial for U.S. Adults
Younger adults, women, and Non-Hispanic Blacks have highest levels of 10-year weight gain
Little Difference Seen in Weight Changes Before, After COVID-19 Shutdown
Significant increases seen in weight during preshutdown and postshutdown years, but no significant difference noted between the two
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Gained Weight During First Year of Pandemic
Significant predictors of pandemic weight gain were psychological distress, prepandemic weight, and children at home
U.S. Youth Gained Significant Weight During the Pandemic
Largest gains in median body mass index and overweight/obesity occurred in youth aged 5 to 11 years