The first large-scale national study of the problem shows obesity rates double in the short transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Weight gain accelerated after teenagers left school, the study of over 1500 young people found, with the proportion classified as overweight rising from 20 per cent in mid-adolescence to 33 per cent by the age of 24.
Kids’ coming of age carries obesity risk – The Australian
Fresh from setting up an exercise programme for children last week, Michelle Obama wants menus to include healthy options more prominently and urged chefs to cut back on fatty ingredients in their dishes.
Michelle Obama lectures US restaurants as she steps up childhood obesity campaign | Mail Online
With childhood obesity on the rise, parents are looking for new ways to keep their kids active. Now, more kids are getting some one-on-one fitness time from personal trainers to get in shape and get their weight under control.
Parents Turn to Personal Trainers to Help Kids Fight Childhood Obesity – Eye on Parenting – CBS News
