The blame has to be taken by the society for the two boys who reportedly underwent gastric band surgery aged just 14, says an obesity expert, who added that the episode indicates that the UK society has not understood the problem of obesity.
"It is a horrendous indictment on society that we should ever allow these children to get this fat. We have simply in this country failed, all of us collectively, society has failed to really understand the obesity-endemic environment we now live in," said Tam Fry, of the National Obesity Forum.
Obesity - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Nice) guidelines state that obesity surgery in kids must be carried out in extreme cases.
"Why social services, why doctors, why nurses have not triggered alarm bells years ago, because this kind of thing does not happen overnight. It is a great failing, the sooner we understand that, the better off the children of the future will be," Mr Fry observed.
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Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins.
Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins.
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High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
Low Calorie Diet | Low Calorie Foods
Low calorie meals or diet include foods that are high on nutritional content and yet have fewer calories. Updated information about low calorie diet or low calorie foods and its health benefits.
Low calorie meals or diet include foods that are high on nutritional content and yet have fewer calories. Updated information about low calorie diet or low calorie foods and its health benefits.
