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>New survey finds 71 million Americans have gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic

As many as 71 million Americans have gained weight during the coronavirus pandemic, and over half feel down about the way they now look, according to a new survey.

Sixty-three percent of people queried said that healthy lifestyle habits are hard to keep in the midst of COVID-19, 52% have been feeling depressed about the way they look, and nearly 3 in 5 are on a mission to lose weight, according to the survey commissioned by Boston-based Gelesis.

The biotechnology company partnered with research firm Kelton Global to conduct an online survey of 1,012 adults from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3. Kelton then used Census figures to determine quotas to ensure the sample was a reliable snapshot of the U.S. population, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1%.

“While our survey has found Americans have been motivated to develop healthier habits amidst the pandemic, it has also brought to light how many Americans who want to lose weight continue to struggle,” said Elaine Chiquette, Gelesis’ chief scientific officer.

Close to half — 47% — of people who gained weight said their self-esteem had decreased since March, the survey found, and as many as 40 million Americans who are trying to lose weight would give up social media if it meant losing 10 pounds.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/12/16/new-survey-finds-71-million-americans-have-gained-weight-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/