Tag: childhood obesity

Local approaches to childhood obesity

Local Authorities are employing varied and innovative approaches to tackle childhood obesity. Some of these are outlined in a new report by the Local Government Association, Healthy Weight, Healthy Futures.

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Of course I’m not suggesting that YOU’RE over weight…

My son had his height and weight checked as part of the National Child Measurement Programme today. He was annoyed and I was surprised that he was told his height, but not his weight. This wasn’t a local decision but...

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RSPH on tackling the childhood obesity epidemic

The Royal Society for Public Health have just published an excellent report outlining the drivers of childhood obesity and suggesting the following measures to tackle the epidemic:

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Birmingham’s Child Poverty Needs Assessment 2015

Birmingham’s Child Poverty Commission has launched their 2015 Child Poverty Needs Assessment, which contains some interesting statistics around childhood obesity in Birmingham and how this relates to other indicators of child poverty.

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Food outlets near schools – cause for concern?

Should we be concerned about food outlets near schools… or not?

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Childhood obesity in Birmingham

Birmingham has the 311th highest rate of childhood obesity of 324 Local Authorities – one in four of our children is obese by the time they leave primary school.

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