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UK officials may take 4 obese kids into custody (AP)

AP – Scottish officials say they may take four heavy children away from their parents after warnings to help their kids trim down have apparently failed.

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UK officials may take 4 obese kids into custody
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UK officials may take 4 obese kids into custody (AP)

AP – Scottish officials say they may take four heavy children away from their parents after warnings to help their kids trim down have apparently failed.

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UK officials may take 4 obese kids into custody
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Should parents lose custody of super obese kids? (AP)

AP – Should parents of extremely obese children lose custody for not controlling their kids’ weight? A provocative commentary in one of the nation’s most distinguished medical journals argues yes, and its authors are joining a quiet chorus of advocates who say the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases.

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Child obesity ‘linked to working mothers’ (AFP)

AFP – The more mothers work during their children’s lifetimes, the more likely their kids are to be overweight or obese, according to a US study published on Friday.

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Study shows obesity rates still rising (AP)

AP – Most parents think childhood obesity is a problem. Just not their kids’ problem.

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Study shows obesity rates still rising
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