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Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic, but it is not easy to treat. Now a scheme proven to help children shed pounds by asking them and their families to make numerous lifestyle changes has been adopted across Denmark.
A Danish paediatrician claims his pilot project has made a significant breakthrough in the battle against childhood obesity.
The scheme, in the town of Holbaek, has treated 1,900 patients and helped 70% of them to maintain normal weight by adjusting about 20 elements of their lifestyles.
The way it tackles all aspects of the children's lives - and those of their families - sets it apart from traditional "small steps" approaches to losing weight.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29755469
A Danish paediatrician claims his pilot project has made a significant breakthrough in the battle against childhood obesity.
The scheme, in the town of Holbaek, has treated 1,900 patients and helped 70% of them to maintain normal weight by adjusting about 20 elements of their lifestyles.
The way it tackles all aspects of the children's lives - and those of their families - sets it apart from traditional "small steps" approaches to losing weight.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29755469
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