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

Have you lost count of the pizza slices you’ve scoffed in a few hours?

April 02, 2020 at 10:01 am

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. (123RF.com / lightwise)

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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