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Childhood obesity: Survey of schoolchildren launched - Times of Malta(Childhood Obesity News)

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The body mass index of all secondary school children is to be calculated in an ongoing survey as part of the Healthy Eating Lifestyle Plan. Dr Anthony Xuereb, who is heading the survey, said the aim of the survey was not for direct action for children found to be obese, but the collection of data for action on a national scale. A much needed boost needs to be given to PE and sports in schools -it is shameful how extra-curricular activites have been rendered absolete due to lack of support from the Education Department. It is quite obvious, and has been for some time now, that kids are not being given the right education when it comes to nutrition and exercise. Read Childhood Obesity

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