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(Childhood Obesity News) Festivals are part of £1.5m plan to tackle child obesity - ic Wales

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The projects will see children in Merthyr growing their own fruit and vegetables at allotments to develop an interest in food and how it is produced. Childhood obesity has been one of the most worrying health trends in Wales over the past decade, with more children overweight than ever before. Last year, Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Tony Jewell urged all government departments to work together to tackle what he called the “epidemic” of obesity among the young. Cardiff (£493,877) – The scheme will be delivered to children under 12 in specifically targeted areas of Cardiff. A key element of the festivals will be the linkages to the allotments projects, where children will be growing vegetables and fruit. Receive the latest Welsh news, business and rugby direct to your inbox and download Kim by Rudyard Kipling as an audiobook. Read Childhood Obesity

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