Child Obesity Surge in England: A Deep Concern
A recent report highlights a 30 percent increase in obesity among 10- and 11-year-olds in England since 2006. The study attributes this trend to poverty and aggressive promotion of junk food. Former government food adviser Henry Dimbleby calls for decisive action to make healthy food affordable and curb junk food marketing.
A recent report highlights a 30 percent increase in obesity among 10- and 11-year-olds in England since 2006.
The study, conducted by the Food Foundation, attributes this worrying trend to factors such as poverty and aggressive promotion of junk food.
The report also notes a decline in the height of five-year-olds since 2013 and a 22 percent rise in type 2 diabetes among individuals under 25 in the past five years.
Former government food adviser Henry Dimbleby calls for decisive action from political leaders to make healthy food affordable and curb junk food marketing.
Despite 14 government strategies and 989 policies introduced between 1992 and 2000, no significant progress has been made.
The study, conducted by the Food Foundation, attributes this worrying trend to factors such as poverty and aggressive promotion of junk food.
The report also notes a decline in the height of five-year-olds since 2013 and a 22 percent rise in type 2 diabetes among individuals under 25 in the past five years.
Former government food adviser Henry Dimbleby calls for decisive action from political leaders to make healthy food affordable and curb junk food marketing.
Despite 14 government strategies and 989 policies introduced between 1992 and 2000, no significant progress has been made.
