Negative experiences like divorce or bullying may increase obesity risk in children
Medical Xpress
February 17, 2026
Adverse childhood experiences, such as physical or sexual abuse, parental divorce, socioeconomic hardship, neglect or bullying, may increase the risk of obesity in children, according to new University of Georgia research. But for certain populations, a caring presence in their lives could counteract those effects.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/17/2026