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Why ARE there so many obese young people? Team of specialists work to solve the UK’s weight crisis

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Teenager Tommy is a gentle soul, fond of football and rugby. Yet aged just 14, his days of playing them are long gone: topping the scales at 23st, he’s clinically obese and suffers chronic hip, back and knee pain. ‘I’m too heavy to play football or do rugby,’ he says. ‘When I walk up the … Read more

Full-fat milk will NOT make children obese despite officials advising parents to pick semi-skimmed

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Full-fat milk will NOT make children obese despite health officials advising parents to pick semi-skimmed, study finds NHS say it’s best to opt for lower fat milks from childhood because of obesity risk Australian researchers found no clear link after a review of 29 studies globally  They said giving your child anything but full fat … Read more