GPs warn against rushed PBS subsidy for weight-loss drugs amid doctor concerns Novo Nordisk pushes for Ozempic PBS expansion to adolescents, but medical leaders cite evidence gaps and budget concerns. One in four Australian children have obesity.

GPs warn against rushed PBS subsidy for weight-loss drugs amid doctor concerns

#GLP1Drugs #ChildObesity #AusHealthPolicy #AusNews

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If I were a grandparent, I would tell my grandkids ... "Nope ... no candy or chocolate. Here .. have an apple, as many blueberries and strawberries as you can eat. Eat this bitter melon and broccoli with mayo!!" .. OMG! Bitter melon 🤣

"Kids!! Goya champuru. Your ancestral food!" 😄

#ChildObesity

Alarming increase in Dutch kids with obesity, pediatricians warn 🇳🇱 #overweight #childobesity #unhealthylifestyle #vegan nltimes.nl/2025/12/09/a...

Simple joy of jumping in puddles or climbing trees is out of reach for millions of children 🇬🇧 #ukpoverty #playingoutdoors #MentalHealthMatters #childobesity news.sky.com/story/simple...

Child obesity is now more common than undernutrition – what do we do? Childhood obesity rates have surpassed those of undernutrition for the first time, suggesting efforts to combat malnutrition will have to shift gears.

#Childobesity is now more common than #undernutrition – what do we do?

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Child obesity is now more common than undernutrition – what do we do? Childhood obesity rates have surpassed those of undernutrition for the first time, suggesting efforts to combat malnutrition will have to shift gears.

Child obesity is now more common than undernutrition – what do we do? #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #ChildObesity #Nutrition

Child obesity level surpasses underweight cases worldwide for the first time, UNICEF warns For the first time in history, obesity has surpassed those underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-age children and adolescents worldwide, UNICEF revealed in a new report on Tuesday.

Child #obesity level surpasses underweight cases worldwide for the first time, UNICEF warns

#ChildObesity #Marketing #health #UnhealthyMarketingToChildren

Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and adolescents globally – UNICEF 🍔 #childobesity #overweight #unhealthylifestyle #McDonalds www.unicef.org/press-releas...

More Children Obese Than Underweight Globally, UNICEF Reports

UNICEF reports that on 10 September 2025, about 188 million children aged 5‑19 are obese, surpassing the 9.2 % underweight rate, marking a shift where obesity outnumbers underweight. Read more: getnews.me/more-children-obese-than... #childobesity #unicef

Are sweeteners really making our children’s diets healthier? Higher consumption of low-calorie sweetened (LCS) products among UK children was not consistently linked to reduced free sugar intake, and may reflect less healthy overall dietary patterns. Over 11 ye...

Are sweeteners really making our children’s diets healthier? www.news-medical.net/news/2025062... #childnutrition #sugarintake #LCS #sweeteners #ultraprocessed #publichealth #dietquality #childobesity #nutrition

Most British babies eat processed snacks before age one, study finds Researchers in the UK found that over 87% of parents give processed snack foods to babies and toddlers, often introducing them well before the recommended age. Brand marketing, convenience, and mislea...

Most British babies eat processed snacks before age one, study finds www.news-medical.net/news/2025062... #infantnutrition #babysnacks #parenting #UK #health #childobesity #foodmarketing #publichealth #brandinfluence #healthhalo

Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says Liraglutide is found to have beneficial impact on weight and families report reduced conflicts around food Giving obese children weight loss jabs works and could help avoid arguments over mealtimes, according...

Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #WeightLoss #ChildObesity #HealthyEating

Junk food ads make kids eat more, even if the ad shows no food! Children exposed to just 5 minutes of junk food ads consumed 130 extra calories in a day, regardless of ad type or media format. Even brand-only ads, without showing actual food, triggered significant...

Junk food ads make kids eat more, even if the ad shows no food! 🍟📺🧠 www.news-medical.net/news/2025051... #ChildObesity #JunkFood #CalorieIntake #FoodMarketing #HealthPolicy #KidsHealth #MediaImpact #Obesity #BrandPower #Nutrition

Woman on the radio saying getting her child to eat healthily is someone else's issue. Her child likes the colours n toys in junk food outlets. Well don't take her there. Shops have sugary things at child level. Tell her no. You're her parent not her pal. #childobesity

#gutmicrobiome #childobesity- - децата със затлъстяване имат силно променен чревен микробиом. Не е ясно, обаче, кое е първоппичината, за информация следете @nmgenomix.bsky.social

Philadelphia beverage tax: Did it curb childhood obesity? The 2017 Philadelphia beverage tax aimed to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and improve pediatric health. While it significantly reduced sugary drink purchases, its impact on overall pedia...

Philadelphia beverage tax: Did it curb childhood obesity? 🍹📉👶 www.news-medical.net/news/2024112... #PediatricHealth #Sugar #BeverageTax #SugarReduction #ChildObesity #HealthPolicy #Nutrition #PublicHealth #Diet

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Child obesity is not necessarily linked to bad dietary choices. We all know this. Check the stats. #obesity #childobesity #poverty #globalobesity
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Targeted obesity programs reduce lipid-related heart disease risk in children Researchers assess the lipid profiles of obese children and adolescents and their health implications.

Targeted obesity programs lower lipid risk in children 🫀🧪🧑‍⚕️ www.news-medical.net/news/2024092... #ChildObesity #Cardiometabolic #Lipid #WeightManagement #HealthInKids #ObesityPrevention #InsulinResistance #FattyLiver #Cholesterol #Heart #Health

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes reduce child and adolescent BMI Study reveals that city-level sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes significantly reduce body mass index (BMI) percentiles in children and adolescents. The findings support SSB taxation as a viable str...

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes reduce child and adolescent BMI 📉🍹🏙️ www.news-medical.net/news/2024080... #ChildObesity #Health #Nutrition #PublicHealth #SSBTax #BMI #YouthHealth #Prevention #Policy

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass? Prenatal DHA supplementation increases infant total and central fat mass at 24 months, independent of gestational weight gain and offspring sex. Further research is needed to determine long-term effec...

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass? 🍼📊🔬 www.news-medical.net/news/2024052... #Prenatal #Health #DHA #ChildObesity #Nutrition #InfantHealth #Pregnancy #Supplements #HealthResearch #FatMass

Professor of #Sociology Ashley Kranjac co-authored an article, “Decomposing Trends in Child Obesity," that was published in Population Research and Policy Review.
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Pediatricians, we need to know more about how parents, family members, and teachers are talking to the kids about their #weight and risk for “weight talk” with use of negative #weightstigma words & #stereotypes by the adults #AAP19 @AAPexperience #childobesity #PutKidsFirst

Exclusive #breastfeeding from birth to 6 months of age helps prevent infants from becoming overweight or obese #ChildObesity

Spatial Classification of Youth Physical Activity Patterns American Journal of Preventive Medicine, May 2012, Vol. 4...

Spatial Classification of Youth Physical Activity Patterns in Halifax, Nova Scotia #childobesity http://wp.me/poh0f-3GK