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Government continues to tackle childhood obesity crisis

The government continues to rollout initiatives to curb the growing crisis of childhood obesity as figures remain high, the latest

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Is it time to scrap calorie counts on UK menus?

One year ago, the UK government announced mandatory calorie counts on menus for restaurants with more than 250 employees in

Sharp increase in childhood obesity prompts new NHS health campaign

A new government campaign launched on Monday to tackle the declining diets and increasing childhood obesity rates fuelled by the

Obesity in Year 6 children predicted to increase due to lockdown

Obesity levels in children are predicted to increase from their pre-lockdown levels due to restrictions, a Merton councillor has claimed.

Richmond childhood obesity rates lowest in London for 13th year

Childhood obesity rates in Richmond continued to be the lowest in London in 2019. Data published by the National Child

Junior gym memberships help Wimbledon kids join in New Year fitness focus to smash obesity

This is the week we all rush to join the gym, according to Statistic Brain Research Institute. More than one

South west London mums join British Heart Foundation calls for watershed on ‘irresponsible’ junk food ads

A ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm proposed by The British Heart Foundation has gained support from South

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