News The kids aren’t alright: COVID-fueled stress eating, inequities, lack of fitness expected to boost obesity, experts say October 14, 2020 Jayne O'Donnell and Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY Comments Off on The kids aren’t alright: COVID-fueled stress eating, inequities, lack of fitness expected to boost obesity, experts say One patient, 11, gained 40 pounds at his recent physical. Even though he doesn't have Type 2 diabetes like his parents, his doctor predicts he will.