WEIGHT - OBESITY obesity - weight and associated problems

Obesity causes 30 000 deaths a year.
Report says.
Adult obesity and growth in childhood
Children who grow rapidly during childhood are more likely to be obese as adults.
School based programmes on obesity.
Increase knowledge about nutrition but do not change eating habits by much
Drug treatment for obesity.
We need more studies in men at higher risk of coronary events.
Television Watching and Childhood Obesity.
You may think a couple of hours of TV after school is harmless to your child, but you might be mistaken.
Overweight and Obese Children.
The Number of Overweight and Obese Children Has Increased Over the Last Decade.
Fat and Physical Activity in Children.
The Relationship Between Body Fat and Physical Activity in Children.
Juice and Your Child's Diet.
Soft drinks and soda aren't great beverage choices for children because they are high in calories, low in nutrients.

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