Preventing Childhood Obesity

The British Medical Association's (BMA) Preventing Childhood Obesity report highlights the aspects of childhood nutrition and exercise, draws attention to the role of the clinician, and provides links to sources of further information. It also makes recommendations for tackling the obesity epidemic in the United Kingdom, specifically regarding the role of government, food industry and schools.

Not intended as comprehensive text, this report serves as a guide for general practitioners and other health professionals on aspects of childhood obesity.

Weblink:
British Medical Association - http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/content/ChildhoodObesity