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.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
Anita Beaumont

Anita Beaumont

Journalist

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

Get the latest Tenterfield news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.