How junk food shapes the developing teen brain

Dr Amy Reichelt (PhD)
Junk food

Obesity is increasing worldwide, especially among children and teenagers. More than 150 million children in the world are obese in 2019. These children have increased risk of heart disease, cancers and type 2 diabetes.

Teenagers with obesity are likely to remain obese as adults. If these trends continue, 70% of adults aged 40 could be either overweight or obese by 2040.