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Nutrition

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Families bombarded with sugary promotions during weekly shop

17 November 2018

RCPCH President says the OHA analysis 'comes at an important time' as the Government prepares to consult on the issue, but warns weight management services are needed to help children already obese get back to a healthy weight.

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Ban sale of energy drinks to under 16's says UK’s top children’s doctor

15 November 2018

Professor Russell Viner has today urged the Government to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16, and calls for "regulation and education" to protect against the hidden dangers to health from energy drinks.

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�鶹ӰԺ supports Action on Sugar's National Sugar Awareness Week

12 November 2018

Dr Max Davie comments on the impact excess sugar can have on children and young people.

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Childhood antibiotics and antacids may be linked to heightened obesity risk

30 October 2018

RCPCH responds to new research which suggests these drugs may alter gut microbes associated with weight gain.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to latest obesity statistics for Scotland

30 October 2018

Community health and wellbeing must be at the 'heart' of local planning proposals to reverse childhood obesity says RCPCH's Dr Donald Macgregor

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England falling behind other European countries in the race to improve children’s health, reveals new report

15 October 2018

The RCPCH has launched a new report, Child health in 2030 in England: comparisons with other wealthy countries, which uses long-term historical data to project outcomes for children and young people's health in 2030.

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Latest obesity statistics published

11 October 2018

RCPCH's Dr Max Davie welcomes the Government's obesity prevention efforts but calls for more support for those already overweight as latest stats reveal 20% of children are obese by age 11.

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Daily doses of vitamin D important for child health say doctors

5 October 2018

Vitamin D helps in the development of healthy, strong bones and to prevent rickets. RCPCH reiterates the importance of babies and children taking supplementation.

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ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids

19 September 2018

RCPCH's Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.

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Government proposes calorie labelling on restaurant and cafe menus

14 September 2018

The RCPCH responds to the Government's calorie label consultation, saying that it is one important measure aimed at bucking the current obesity trend.