Moms' Stress Can Lead to Fat Children: Study

Kids seek comfort in food as mothers worry about money, job
By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 2, 2008 5:55 PM CDT
Moms' Stress Can Lead to Fat Children: Study
Some weight problems in children have been linked to stressed mothers.   (AP Photo)

Moms stressed out by poverty could be driving millions of US kids younger than 10 to take refuge in food and become overweight, a study finds. The stress may be linked to heavy work schedules and health-insurance troubles, among other issues, Reuters reports. The study argues for better aid to struggling families, including access to food stamps, health insurance, and money-management education. (More parenting stories.)

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