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The Chief Medical Officer of Wales, Dr Ruth Hussey, is of the opinion that banning fast food outlets close to schools, will be a significant step in controlling growing rates of child obesity.
Child Obesity Linked To Presence Of Electronics In Bedroom
TVs, computers, video games and cellphones- children with one or more electronic devices in the bedroom are far more likely to be overweight or obese, a new research has warned.
TVs, computers, video games and cellphones- children with one or more electronic devices in the bedroom are far more likely to be overweight or obese, a new research has warned.
The statistics of child obesity is alarming - more than 33% of 11-year-olds and 22% children aged four and five are overweight or obese.
This proposal is not without its share of criticism. Many do not believe that enforcing a ban on fast food outlets near schools offers a long term solution to the problem. It is high time investment is made in resources that attack the root cause of child obesity.
Schools Have Not Realized the Enormity of Child Obesity
A new study has pointed out that junk food is still available at elementary schools in the US, despite the alarming increase in child obesity statistics.
A new study has pointed out that junk food is still available at elementary schools in the US, despite the alarming increase in child obesity statistics.
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Study Lists Healthy Eating Tips to Help New Mothers Beat Child Obesity
A child's risk of becoming overweight or obese can be reduced by teaching the new mum about healthy eating and active play, a study published today on bmj.com finds.
A child's risk of becoming overweight or obese can be reduced by teaching the new mum about healthy eating and active play, a study published today on bmj.com finds.
�Parent's Knowledge of Diet Choice Does Not Prevent� Child Obesity
Though healthy and overweight preschoolers’ parents are usually careful of dietary risk factors that aggravate childhood obesity, it’s still inadequate to result in meaningful weight change.
Though healthy and overweight preschoolers’ parents are usually careful of dietary risk factors that aggravate childhood obesity, it’s still inadequate to result in meaningful weight change.
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