COVID kilos and how to shift them: Science of weight loss course at Newcastle University dispels diet myths

Anita Beaumont
January 29 2021 - 11:00am
FAD-free: Laureate Professor Clare Collins said some positives came out of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, such as more home cooking, and higher vegetable consumption. Picture: Marina Neil
FAD-free: Laureate Professor Clare Collins said some positives came out of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, such as more home cooking, and higher vegetable consumption. Picture: Marina Neil

Stress eating and drinking, more alcohol and less exercise has contributed to people gaining weight around the globe during the pandemic, a NSW Hunter region academic says.

Anita Beaumont

Anita Beaumont

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Anita Beaumont is a health and general news reporter at the Newcastle Herald.