New research shows that children with a high body mass index are more likely to experience depression.
The impact is greatest when children are overweight between the ages of 12 and 16, with symptoms including low mood and exhaustion continuing into their late teens.
Experts believe that body dissatisfaction and weight-related stigma are contributing factors, making this age range a crucial point to provide support for those affected.
The study, conducted by King’s College London, analyzed data from over 10,000 twins in the Twins Early Development Study and UK Adult Twin Registry to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and depression at ages 12, 16, and 21.
The researchers from Kings College London found being overweight between the ages of 12 and 16 had the biggest impact for depression, suffering symptoms including low mood and exhaustion until their late teens
The researchers discovered that children with a higher BMI between the ages of 12 and 16 were at a greater risk of developing depression compared to those between the ages of 16 and
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