Psychological impact of overweight/obesity among pediatric age group before and during COVID-19 lockdown in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: : Obesity is a primary public health concern in Saudi Arabia. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected people's lives, putting considerable pressure on children and adolescents, leading to psychological problems. Therefore, we aimed to assess obesity's psychological and behavioral impact among children and adolescents before and during the COVID-19 lockdown in Jeddah.