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Vietnam’s rising childhood obesity rates: experts call for action

Vietnam is seeing a concerning increase in childhood obesity, with rates doubling in the last decade. Experts emphasize the need for better nutrition and regular exercise to combat the growing problem.

Child obesity rates 'levelling off' among under-10s

 The rise in childhood obesity, which has left one in three UK children overweight, may be beginning to level off in the under-10s, a study suggests.

Limit TV to help fight obesity, says NICE

 Adults and children should consider having TV-free days or limiting viewing to no more than two hours a day under new proposals to tackle obesity.

Childhood obesity in HCM City on sharp rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The overweight and obese rate among children under five years old in Ho Chi Minh City has increased threefold over the past decade, posing major nutritional and health challenges to the southern city,

Mom's weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity: study

 Women who gain excessive weight in pregnancy are more likely to have overweight and obese children, a study showed Tuesday.