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Doctors worry COVID-19 school closures could worsen childhood obesity. Here’s how to combat weight gain in teens.

Changes in eating habits and overall decrease in physical activity have led to concerns from pediatric nutritionists and dietitians about a potential spike in childhood obesity.

A City of Philadelphia sign that warns, “Covid-19 alert playgrounds and athletic courts are temporarily closed,” shown on April 8.
A City of Philadelphia sign that warns, “Covid-19 alert playgrounds and athletic courts are temporarily closed,” shown on April 8.Read moreTYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer
    by Bethany Ao
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