Abstract
Obesity and related health conditions are among the leading preventable causes of death and pose significant social and economic burden. Adolescence is a critical period for the onset and maintenance of obesity because of a myriad of developmental changes. African American (AA) and Hispanic/Latina (HL) females have higher rates of obesity compared with non-Hispanic whites (NHWs), even after accounting for variations in socioeconomic status. These disparities are not well-understood. AAs and HLs experience higher stress levels compared with NHWs, and the effect of stress on energy-dense diet and adiposity is more prominent in females.
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