Parents accused of killing obese children with kindness
Government embarks on new campaign aimed at the growing problem of childhood obesity
Weight gain before five ‘leads to obesity’
Most excess weight in obese children is put on in early years, says research
Five ways to … tell if your child has a nut allergy
Lucy Atkins: A House of Commons report in 2004 suggests that a quarter of a million children are allergic to nuts in the UK
Call to ban junk food ads during ‘family’ TV
Heart charity says firms tempt children who watch early-evening shows. By Caroline Davies
Measures fail to curb obesity in children
New data from national child measurement programme in schools shows no progress
Teachers demand HIV guidelines
Unions demand direct guidance for head teachers on how to treat pupils with HIV
Study finds new link between childhood obesity and heart disease
Research shows that neck arteries of obese children were similar to those of a 45-year-old
Obesity crisis fuelled by lack of cooking skills, Oliver warns
Jamie Oliver has said the government needs to invest £6.5bn in culinary education and appoint a minister of food
Pupils growing too big for their chairs, survey finds
Children who no longer fit 1960s school furniture could face back problems
Schoolchildren too big to squeeze into chairs
Schools need to upgrade their furniture because children have outgrown 1960s tables and chairs, say experts