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Childhood Obesity

Understanding childhood obesity in the UK. Statistics, causes, risk factors, prevention strategies and practical guidance for families concerned about their child’s weight.

Childhood Obesity Prevention: Practical Strategies for Families

9 May 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

As a paediatric nutritionist with over 15 years of experience working with families across the NHS and in private practice, I have seen first-hand how childhood obesity affects every aspect…

Categories Childhood Obesity

The Link Between Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

3 May 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

In my fifteen years working as a paediatric nutritionist across the NHS and private practice here in Bristol, I have witnessed a deeply concerning shift. Type 2 diabetes, once considered…

Categories Childhood Obesity

How Poverty and Deprivation Affect Children’s Weight in the UK

29 April 202629 April 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Understanding the Link Between Poverty and Childhood Weight In my fifteen years working as a paediatric nutritionist in Bristol, I have seen first-hand how deeply a family’s financial situation shapes…

Categories Childhood Obesity

What Causes Childhood Obesity? Risk Factors Every Parent Should Know

19 April 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Why Understanding the Causes Matters As a paediatric nutritionist, I have spent over 15 years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, and one question comes up in…

Categories Childhood Obesity

My Child’s NCMP Letter Says Overweight: What Should I Do Next?

10 April 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

What the NCMP Letter Actually Means If you have opened a letter telling you that your child’s weight is in the overweight or very overweight category, I want you to…

Categories Childhood Obesity
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