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Poorer children more likely to become obese

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Sally Griffith, 21 December 2009 04:00

More children from poorer backgrounds will become obese in the next five years, according to a study. The Health Survey for England also revealed that the number of obese children from wealthy backgrounds will decline.By 2015 there will be more than double the number of obese children from poorer families than from wealthier backgrounds. According to the research, 11.2% of ...

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Poorer children more likely to become obese

More children from poorer backgrounds will become obese in the next five years, according to a study. The Health Survey for England also revealed that...

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Obesity advice for you and your family

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Crisp winter air and centrally heated houses can make your child’s skin dry, chapped and sore. Here’s how to keep it baby-soft. 1) Smooth on...

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Children tv watching habbits

Q) My two-year-old is a couch potato and I have trouble prising her away from the TV. She isn’t as active as other children and...

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