According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 35% of young adults in the United States are obese.
Among U.S. adolescents, mental health conditions are also prevalent.
About 32% of young people ages 13–17 have had an anxiety condition at some point in their lives, according to research published last year.
Now, a new, nationwide study connects obesity and anxiety among young people, finding that obesity is an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression among children and teenagers.
