“A rapidly growing obesity epidemic” now affects about one-third of children in New Zealand
and has the government grappling with a national strategy to cope with the problem, the …

“A rapidly growing obesity epidemic” now affects about one-third of children in New Zealand
and has the government grappling with a national strategy to cope with the problem, the …

The recommendation comes amid growing concern about Britain's obesity epidemic and the
long-term health risks. British children are among the most overweight in the world. In the …

Overweight and obesity, defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair
health, are, for the most part, preventable health issues. Despite this, global obesity has …

The government has asked the food industry to cut sugar by 20% and to reduce portions in
England. 1 The voluntary measures proposed have been criticised by several organisations …

MPs on the parliamentary health and social care committee quizzed academics, industry
figures, and third sector groups during an evidence session on 8 May for their inquiry into …

Tougher action is needed as part of fresh efforts to reduce childhood obesity, including a
wider approach across government departments and more direct interventions such as …

Despite the threat of shorter lifespan for the first time in generations, Australian policy
makers remain reluctant to protect our children from increasing levels of obesity. Yet the …

Three and a half years ago an editorial in the NZMJ called for restrictions on marketing of
unhealthy food to New Zealand children. This paper discusses progress since then. There …

International and national public health experts and delegates met on Monday this week to
consider how to address New Zealand's (NZ's) increasing obesity epidemic. While they …