Weight‐based teasing is associated with gain in BMI and fat mass among children and adolescents at‐risk for obesity: A longitudinal study

Summary Background Youths with overweight and obesity report frequent instances of weight‐based teasing. However, little is known about the prospective associations between weight‐based teasing and changes in body composition among youth. Objective To assess associations between weight‐based teasing and changes in body mass index (BMI) and fat mass in a longitudinal study of youths with, or at‐risk for, overweight and obesity. Methods One...