South Africa

Don’t scoff: overeating during lockdown may widen SA’s girth

02 April 2020 - 10:01 By Suthentira Govender
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Health experts have warned that stressed South Africans will turn to food for comfort during the mandatory lockdown.
Health experts have warned that stressed South Africans will turn to food for comfort during the mandatory lockdown.
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Have you lost count of the pizza slices you’ve scoffed in a few hours?

You're probably among the ​scores of Saffers experts fear are turning to food for Covid-19 comfort.

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