Common parental mistake ‘fuels childhood obesity’ – exactly what your child’s plate SHOULD look like
CLEARING your plate has been a common rule in many households for generations of children wanting to escape the dining-room ...
Why you shouldn’t make your children finish all their food
Large food portions for children and parents demanding they finish their meals could be fuelling Britain’s obesity crisis, ...
Nutritionists reveal what your child's portion size should really be – you might be shocked
The British Nutrition Foundation has published guidance on how much food children should eat at mealtimes and the findings ...
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GPs should use ‘clinical judgment’ on child obesity safeguarding concerns, says NICE
GPs should use their ‘clinical judgement’ to decide when a child’s obesity has become a safeguarding concern, according to ...
I was brought up in a ‘clear-your-plate’ household… and it never did me any good
Demanding that children finish off their meal before being allowed to leave the dining table can store up a lifetime of ...
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Hampshire County Council tackling childhood obesity
The county council is expanding its health and wellbeing programmes for children and families. This is to help tackle childhood obesity and support children to get active and stay healthy. Almost ...
Council asks for help to tackle childhood obesity
Councils need more support from central government to help bring down childhood obesity rates, a local authority has said.
Doctor shares three way to get children to eat without risking obesity
A weight loss doctor has warned that forcing children to finish everything on their plate could lead to overeating habits and ...
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Childhood trauma associated with obesity
Experiencing trauma during childhood is linked with a higher risk of developing obesity, a new study has claimed. However, ...
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Children with traumatic experiences have a higher risk of obesity – but this can be turned around
New research shows kids with more positive experiences – from stable routines to enriching social activities – were ...
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New insights into the biology and risk factors of childhood obesity
A cutting-edge molecular approach provides a detailed picture of the biological pathways associated with childhood obesity and metabolic dysfunction, and identifies environmental risk factors during ...
Obesity needs new definition, says global report
More than a billion people are estimated to be living with obesity worldwide and prescription weight-loss drugs are in high ...