Month Is this the real reason schools are calling our children fat? Daily Mail, 10 August 2010 In some cases letters have been sent from the NHS to children just a couple of pounds overweight. Now, some experts believe the charts used to assess if a child is obese are flawed. Girls starting puberty earlier due to rising childhood obesity Daily Mail, 10 August 2010 Experts say the extra fat tissue is encouraging young bodies to produce hormones which kickstart sexual changes. How a large waistline takes years off your life The Scotsman, 10 August 2010 A FAT belly can be fatal, a study involving thousands of men and women has revealed. Girls are starting puberty earlier and obesity is to blame, say experts Daily Mail, 09 August 2010 Girls are now starting puberty as young as seven, figures show. Experts blame the trend on soaring levels of childhood obesity as fat tissue encourages certain hormones. David Cameron is storing up an obesity timebomb that will cost billions The Telegraph, 09 August 2010 School milk is safe, but the food industry has just been given carte blanche to continue to deceive the public, argues Mary Riddell LifeCoach: How can I lose weight for my holiday? The Telegraph, 09 August 2010 Our panel of experts answers your questions and hands out advice. Top GP Steve Field attacks our 'irresponsible and reckless' attitude to health Daily Mail, 09 August 2010 In a scathing attack, Professor Steve Field said obesity, binge drinking and smoking is causing increased incidence of illness and death. Restaurants, cafes and pubs to list the calories in every item on their menu Daily Mail, 08 August 2010 Restaurants, cafes and pubs could be forced to list the calories in every item on their menu under Government plans to tackle obesity. Britons are digging their own graves: Top GP attacks our 'irresponsible and reckless' attitude to health Daily Mail, 08 August 2010 In a scathing attack, Professor Steve Field said obesity, binge drinking and smoking is causing increased incidence of illness and death. Restaurants and pubs may be forced to reveal calorie counts The Telegraph, 08 August 2010 Restaurants, take-aways and pubs could be forced to print menus calculating the calories in meals under government plans to combat obesity. |
