A survey of 860 paediatricians in Canada shows that the problem
of child obesity continues to get worse because parents refuse
to see that their children have a problem. The study revealed
that parents acted defensively when the subject of their child’s
weight was broached, whilst showing very little interest in
helping their child to lose excess weight. Although this survey
was carried out in 2005 and 2006, the results have only just
been published, with doctors agreeing that the problems have
increased since that time. The majority of doctors agree that
(more…) Owning a pet dog could reduce child obesity and the
health risks that are linked to children being overweight. A
study carried out by St George’s University of London has shown
that children who have a pet dog are in better physical shape
than families who are pet free. Overweight children are at
increased risk of illnesses such as high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, asthma, early physical maturity and depression.
Activity monitors were placed on