Correction to: International Journal of Obesity https://doi.org/10.1038/s41366-025-01910-6, published online 16 September 2025

In this article, the author’s name Donna H. Ryan was incorrectly given as Ryan H. Ryan.

The original article has been corrected.

The original article can be found online at https://doi.org/10.1038/s41366-025-01910-6