Ala Stanford, MD, says the coronavirus pandemic contributed to the obesity epidemic in the U.S., with many Americans finding comfort in food and the easy access to unhealthy food options. “It was a time for all of us in America that if you could shelter in place, you sheltered in place. There wasn’t much to do. A lot of people found comfort in food and meals, and when everything else was close, you could still go to a fast food restaurant.”
