Stress and the scale: new study tracks how worry shapes Kids' waistlines
Knowledge-focused
Ongoing
This study follows 300 families with children aged 2 to 6 years over three years to understand how ongoing stress might lead to weight gain. Researchers will measure stress hormones and behaviors to see what role they play. The goal is to learn, not to test a treatment, so no new…
Sponsor: University of Guelph • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:02 UTC