Olivia refused to eat for two days as her routine BMI test claimed her to be over the recommended BMI limit.
Obesity Becoming a National Threat Just Like Terrorism in England: Chief Medical Officer
Dame Sally highlighted the importance of women looking after their physical health during pregnancy as it impacts the life of their children and grandchildren.
Dame Sally highlighted the importance of women looking after their physical health during pregnancy as it impacts the life of their children and grandchildren.
‘A 11-year-old girl refuses to eat for two days after school health team called her overweight.’
Olivia refused to eat for two days as her routine BMI test claimed her to be over the recommended BMI limit. Her mother was a nutritionist by profession and she explained her about BMI levels using her knowledge. Amelya said, “It is unbelievable how much damage can be done by this program. We never eat processed foods as I am always really careful of our diets, having a background in nutrition.They never bothered to investigate what my background was, despite staff being aware of what I actually do for a living.”
Olivia had a height of 5 ft 2 ins and her mother did not disclose Olivia’s results but said her score was just over the ‘healthy’ BMI range for her age.
Family Income Matters More Than Race in Predicting Risk of Childhood Obesity
Fewer resources like recreational programs, parks and access to grocery stores appear to have a greater impact on the nation's childhood obesity rate than race.
Fewer resources like recreational programs, parks and access to grocery stores appear to have a greater impact on the nation's childhood obesity rate than race.
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Obesity Rates Have More Than Tripled in Most States of the U.S.
If we fail to change the course of the nation's obesity epidemic, the current generation may be the first in our history to live shorter, a new report warns Americans.
If we fail to change the course of the nation's obesity epidemic, the current generation may be the first in our history to live shorter, a new report warns Americans.
Children Who Bully are More Likely To Have Eating Disorders
Children who bullied others were twice as likely to display symptoms of bulimia, such as bingeing and purging, when compared to children who are not involved in bullying.
Children who bullied others were twice as likely to display symptoms of bulimia, such as bingeing and purging, when compared to children who are not involved in bullying.
