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Have you lost weight because of health campaigns?
The rise in the number of overweight or obese children in England is slowing down, a study says. Have health campaigns encouraged you to slim down?
It’s predicted that obesity rates for boys and girls under the age of 19 should fall by 2020.
Although the figures are still high it’s the first sign of an improvement for years, as obesity rates have been on the rise since the 1970s.
Researchers aren’t sure why obesity rates might have levelled off, but say it could be down to media coverage and government intervention.
Have you slimmed down because of campaigns about the dangers of being overweight? Why do you think obesity rates might be levelling off? Is the government doing enough to help people lose weight?
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Tuesday, 3 November, 2009, 11:08 GMT
11:08 UK
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Wednesday, 4 November, 2009, 11:08 GMT
11:08 UK
i think that the government should make special gyms for people under the age of 20 which is either free or the cost is not too high. If they were to make these gyms then the under age people who cant go to gyms can get help and those who are at the age where they can go to the gym will be encouraged by the others around them. THis would also give the option for people to go work and the government could pay for this.
Liam german, march
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Wednesday, 4 November, 2009, 24:00 GMT
00:00 UK
Have you lost weight because of health campaigns? [No]
Have health campaigns encouraged you to slim down? [No]
Is the government doing enough to help people lose weight? [No]
=Dennis Junior=
[dennisjunior1]
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Tuesday, 3 November, 2009, 17:44 GMT
17:44 UK
Who said all this 'slimming' campaign though was a good thing. A friend of mine has Anorexia Nervosa, the media campaigns which are aimed at the obese have affected her too, made her think she is really fat and have made her Anorexia worse.
Ego Dixi, Depths of the Netherworld
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Tuesday, 3 November, 2009, 17:25 GMT
17:25 UK
No.
Bob Todd
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Tuesday, 3 November, 2009, 14:37 GMT
14:37 UK
i have always been active and liked going to the gym , but hearing about health warnings and how obesity is an issue does keep me thinking and wanting to stay fit so yes its helped to stay on top of my health and what i eat ...
edwin, miami, fl
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Tuesday, 3 November, 2009, 13:53 GMT
13:53 UK
My concern is that everyone has been encouraged to slim down irrespective of their starting weight.
I was shocked on a recent visit to my town centre to see how emaciated teenage girls are looking nowadays. It seems to be that if your mates can't see your bones sticking out then you're considered fat.
And loving the government adverts - let's blame in on the kids for 'getting round' their parents to get unhealthy snacks, rather than the parents who are unable to say no!
[JaneyB3]
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Tuesday, 3 November, 2009, 13:19 GMT
13:19 UK
I never diet because I am and always have been a size 10, but I think it is unfair how so many people feel pressured into loosing weight. Obviously children, mostly tennage girls who are obese feel disgusted with themselves because of the super skinny models in the mags. I'd never want to look like a skeleton with skin.
Childrens food should be monitored, but only to support their health in the long run. If you are happy with the way you are and your life is not in danger, eat what you want.
Amy L, Bridgend
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