Childhood obesity

End-of-aisle promotions ban 'should be looked at'

Guernsey's Health Improvement Comission says more needs to be done to tackle health inequality.

A measurement programme shows a slight rise in overweight and obese children in two age groups.

Reading council says it wants to use its "critical role" to help residents live healthier lives.

The study finds the NHS spends about £340m a year on weight-related problems in children.

Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

The policy is focused on sustainability and promoting healthy food and drink.

The worst ward in Middlesbrough for childhood obesity is North Ormesby, a council meeting hears.

The UN says the number of obese teenagers has nearly tripled globally in the last two decades.

Traditional, healthy diets are being replaced by ultra-processed foods, often high in sugar and additives, the UN agency says.

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