Childhood obesity
Paul Sacher, Specialist Dietician, Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
The dramatic rise in childhood obesity levels has been a
significant cause for concern in recent years. One in five children
in the UK is now overweight. Paul Sacher discusses how modern
lifestyle and dietary changes have led to an increase in childhood
obesity. He explains how the nature of obesity can lead to
life-long weight issues.