#childhood-obesity

#childhood-obesity

New rules mandate schools in Spain to serve healthier food options, tackling childhood obesity.

Fried and fatty foods are now restricted in school lunches throughout Spain.

Spain's school canteens serve excessive fried food and insufficient fresh vegetables, contributing to rising childhood obesity rates.

Ultra-processed foods dominate American diets, leading to mental health declines and potential shorter lifespans for future generations.

A comprehensive team approach is crucial for effective childhood obesity treatment, integrating both psychological support and nutritional guidance.

Diet plays a crucial role in obesity; promoting home cooking and nutritional education is essential.

Physical education must be prioritized in schools to combat childhood obesity effectively.

Jamie Oliver launches a food education programme for primary schools in London to combat rising childhood obesity rates.

Children using screens during mealtimes increase obesity risk.

Insects as a potential solution for nutrition challenges.

Financial incentives can encourage healthier choices.

The UK government will ban junk food ads on TV before 21:00 starting October 2025 to combat childhood obesity.

The UK government is banning junk food ads before 9pm to combat childhood obesity, starting October 1, 2025.

Parental obesity significantly influences childhood obesity rates, particularly through maternal obesity affecting children's self-regulation of food.

The UK government plans significant public health measures to combat childhood obesity and ease NHS pressure, including a ban on junk food ads.

The UK government will restrict junk food advertising aimed at children to combat obesity, effective October 2025.

Mexico bans junk food in schools to combat alarming childhood obesity rates, with strict penalties for non-compliance.

Trump supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health initiative despite his previous opposition to health reforms, raising questions about genuine commitment to improving American health.

Novo Nordisk's study shows liraglutide can effectively reduce BMI in children aged 6-12, yet it raises concerns about long-term safety and developmental impact.

Novo Nordisk's Saxenda can significantly reduce children's BMI, showing potential for FDA approval in a market with currently no approved obesity medications for children.