Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic, but it is not easy to treat. Now a scheme proven to help children shed pounds by asking them and their families to make numerous lifestyle changes has been adopted across Denmark.
A Danish paediatrician claims his pilot project has made a significant breakthrough in the battle against childhood obesity.
The scheme, in the town of Holbaek, has treated 1,900 patients and helped 70% of them to maintain normal weight by adjusting about 20 elements of their lifestyles.
If obese children make obese adults, then we need to teach our kids really good eating habits when they are young. Have a read of this and let me know what you think.