Young people eating more junk food and exercising less in lockdown

Young people are eating more junk food, feeling more anxious, and have concerns about their education since lockdown. File Picture.

Life during lockdown for teenagers has meant mixed feelings, more junk food, and overwhelming concern for their education and others, according to a new report.

Some 218 young people aged between 12 and 18 contributed to Life in Lockdown 2020, with 53% saying they had been eating more junk food and sweets and 37% exercising less often.