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Obesity Discussion · 08-15-06, 02:03 PM

EAT LESS, EXERCISE MORE TO CUT CHILD OBESITY
MORE than a third of Scots children are overweight.

While the Carnegie weight management camp that Zoe Silver attended can make a big difference, not every child will have the opportunity to go.

However, there are several things parents can do if they are worried about their child's weight.

Record GP Craig Lennox said parents should recognise that, in the majority of cases, this is not something their child will grow out of.

He said: "Contrary to popular belief, children don't normally lose their puppy fat. Research on British schoolchildren shows that 95 per cent of them become obese adults."

Although the statistics can be frightening, the solution is straightforward and simple - eat less and exercise more.

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And while Scotland is often viewed as the "sick man of Europe" because of our country's poor health, there is one area where we're leading the way.

"The Scottish Parliament is viewed as the leader in Britain in attempting to address childhood obesity," said Dr L ennox.

Childhood Obesity

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,631 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	EAT LESS, EXERCISE MORE TO CUT CHILD OBESITY EAT LESS, EXERCISE MORE TO CUT CHILD OBESITY MORE than a third of Scots children are overweight. While the Carnegie weight management camp that Zoe Silver attended can make a big difference, not every child will have the opportunity to go. However, there are several things parents can do if they are worried about their child's weight. Record GP Craig Lennox said parents should recognise that, in the majority of cases, this is not something their child will grow out of. He said: "Contrary to popular belief, children don't normally lose their puppy fat. Research on British schoolchildren shows that 95 per cent of them become obese adults." Although the statistics can be frightening, the solution is straightforward and simple - eat less and exercise more. Advertisement And while Scotland is often viewed as the "sick man of Europe" because of our country's poor health, there is one area where we're leading the way. "The Scottish Parliament is viewed as the leader in Britain in attempting to address childhood obesity," said Dr L ennox. Childhood Obesity __________________