Documentary: Young & Obese - Confronting the Crisis? ITV 25 Feb 7.30pm

With a third of 11-year-olds overweight or obese, Britain is heading for a public health disaster. Larger children often grow up to be heavyweight adults, making them more prone to a range of chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers. But will a new Government initiative be bold enough to turn the tide? 

 

Tune in to ITV on Thursday 25 February on ITV from 7:30 to 8:00pm for a Tonight documentary on childhood obesity.Watch out for a special appearance from Sustain's Children's Food Campaign and (tooth fairy) friends.

You can watch the programme on ITV player - Tonight, episode 7


Children's Food Campaign: Campaigning for policy changes so that all children can easily eat sustainable and healthy food.

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