
THE INFLUENCE OF STRESS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF OBESITY AND EATING DISORDERS AMONG THE YOUTH POPULATION.
D.F. Muminova,N.S. Sobirova , Academic Lecturer, 3rd-year Student, Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT)Abstract
The role of psycho-emotional states and stress factors in the development of obesity and eating disorders among adolescents and young adults has been examined . A review of statistical data from WHO, UNICEF, and national sources for the period 2018–2025 was conducted .It was found that chronic stress, low physical activity, and unbalanced nutrition are key risk factors for obesity. The results confirm the necessity of stress prevention and dietary correction to reduce the prevalence of obesity among the younger generation.
Keywords
obesity, psycho-emotional condition, unhealthy diet, metabolic imbalances.
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