Dr. Shayla Holub will be researching the connection between weight issues and mental health.
More than 30 percent of American children are estimated to be overweight, which has been associated with higher rates of depression, behavior problems, poor body image and low self-esteem. However, few studies have examined the link between psychological health and obesity during early childhood, when attitudes about weight and body size begin to develop.
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http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2009/06/22-002.php
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