Almost one in four five-year olds and one in three 11-year olds is overweight or obese, according to the national child measurement programme.
In 2006/07, 80% of children in England starting and finishing primary school took part in the weighing scheme, compared with half the previous year.
Rates of obesity are worst in the North East, West Midlands and London, the NHS Information Centre report said.
Campaigners said awareness of what was a "normal weight" needed to improve.
The measurement scheme, which children can opt out of, came under fire in 2005/6 because only 48% of children were weighed.
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So children are fatter than they need to be. I am not saying it is a good thing however I think it is understandable. There are more entertaining things to do besides play outside these days, i have like 300 tv channels, that is a lot compared to the three there used to be. Also "back in the day" there was not a McDonalds around every corner. It is not good, just understandable.
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In 2006/07, 80% of children in England starting and finishing primary school took part in the weighing scheme, compared with half the previous year.
Rates of obesity are worst in the North East, West Midlands and London, the NHS Information Centre report said.
Campaigners said awareness of what was a "normal weight" needed to improve.
The measurement scheme, which children can opt out of, came under fire in 2005/6 because only 48% of children were weighed.
Link
So children are fatter than they need to be. I am not saying it is a good thing however I think it is understandable. There are more entertaining things to do besides play outside these days, i have like 300 tv channels, that is a lot compared to the three there used to be. Also "back in the day" there was not a McDonalds around every corner. It is not good, just understandable.
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