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Childhood obesity now main form of malnutrition worldwide – UNICEF

CHILDHOOD obesity has overtaken underweight for the first time worldwide, affecting one in ten school-age children and adolescents, according...
Mustapha USMAN -
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World failing to protect children from ecological degradation, climate change and exploitative marketing practices say experts

NO country is adequately protecting children’s health, environment and futures, a  report by health experts around the world has...
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Globalisation of obesity: FAO plans to tackle the high prevalence

THERE is a steady growth in the levels of overweight people and obesity all around the world, said the...
Rebecca Akinremi -
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Weight Loss Revolution: Why scientists are worried about ketogenic diet

An increasing number of Nigerians are embracing the controversial ketogenic diet. This diet has shown dramatic weight loss but...
Chikezie OMEJE -
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TWO FACES OF MALNUTRITION (II): Urban children are suffering from adult diseases

In this second part of two articles on malnutrition in Nigeria, CHIKEZIE OMEJE reports that food choices and lifestyle...
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