Children's body mass index is only measured twice in primary school. This is not enough, new study suggests.
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Articles on Childhood obesity
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There has been a tenfold increase in the worldwide prevalence of childhood obesity over the past four decades.
The mixed messages around children, food and weight - not to mention sophisticated marketing - can leave parents perplexed. But there are ways to wade through it all and find healthy choices.
A sanitised environment can mean fewer helpful bacteria. That has some surprising consequences for the health of children.
Children in the UK drink more energy drinks than in any other country in Europe — and many parents are unaware of the health risks.
Shakespeare wrote of the 'seven ages of man', and our appetite for food changes as we age too – with implications for our health.
Policymakers need to stop focusing on schools to solve the obesity crisis.
Up to 25% of Ecuadorian children suffer from malnutrition, and the country's sugary school snacks aren't helping. Kids need healthful, fresh food — not high-calorie humanitarian aid.
Child support grants are an income resource that enables caregivers to make healthier food choices and provide the means to send their children to school earlier.
People have been fretting about children getting too little sleep for decades.
Childhood obesity is increasing and is most common for children living in disadvantage. But it's preventable if we begin from the start of life.
School garden projects are becoming hugely popular. Over 25 percent of public elementary schools include garden-based learning. Do these gardens improve the education and health of young people?
We need children to get hold of their fitness levels - literally.
Action on Sugar doesn't think much of David Cameron's childhood obesity strategy, but will May do any better?
Junk food adverts need to be banned near schools and nurseries – our children's lives depend upon it.
In-school nutrition programmes can reduce the chances of children suffering from childhood obesity.
George's medicine for health crisis is welcome, but not marvellous.
Aren't there huge health benefits to staying physically active, for adults? Why should it be any different for children?
The World Health Organisation has defined obesity in children as a major threat to public health and the UK government treats it as a high priority. While we know a lot about the problem of childhood obesity…
Ravenous students, busy parents, nutrition professionals and school officials all have their own ideas about what belongs on the school lunch table. Plenty of criticism centers on the unhealthiness of…
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Lecturer Health and Physical Education, University of Auckland
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Professor of Health Psychology, University of Surrey
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Professor, Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology
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Principal Research Fellow, University of Sydney
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Public Health Research Fellow, Deakin University
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Pro Vice-Chancellor, Engagement, Australian Catholic University
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Jack Brockhoff Chair of Child Public Health, University of Melbourne
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Consultant Paediatrician; Director of Research and Associate Director, Centre for Community Child Health
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Lecturer in School of Psychology, Deakin University
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Professor of Pharmacology, Head of Pharmacology, UNSW
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Associate Professor, Food Policy. Director of World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Population Salt Reduction, George Institute for Global Health
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Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney
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Lecturer (Nutrition & Dietetics), Queensland University of Technology
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Director of Cancer Programs, Cancer Council NSW; PhD Candidate in Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Sydney
