Maternal depression make children vulnerable obesity
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"This suggests that depression not only affects the mental state of the child, but also their physical health," said lead researcher Dr. Rachel Gross, as reported by the NY Daily News.
This study found that children who have depressed mothers are more likely to eat out, skip breakfast, or dinner with their families. Moreover, children are also much less play and less time sleeping.
Gross found that mothers often experience depression should immediately see a doctor and discuss the situation with their child's doctor. Children who are overweight are likely to become obese adults.
In addition to immediately deal with depression, the mother should pay more attention to their children's health by taking children to sports or supervise the food consumed by their children.
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