25pc of Under-11s Are Overweight As Obesity Crisis Grows

Daily MailApril 30, 2005

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ONE in four children under 11 is overweight, according to official figures yesterday that underline the nation's obesity crisis.

One in seven of all children is obese so fat their health is threatened according to the Department of Health statistics.

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25pc of Under-11s Are Overweight As Obesity Crisis Grows

Dr Ian Campbell, chairman of the National Obesity Forum, described the figures as 'truly shocking'.

He said: 'This is extremely bad news, not just for children but the nation as a whole. It's shameful that we are one of the richest countries and we are fai...

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