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Britain Lets Mother Keep Obese Son

A mother who feared she might lose custody of her obese 8-year-old son unless he lost weight was allowed to keep the boy after striking a deal Tuesday with social workers to safeguard his welfare.

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Overweight girl taken from parents

Source: Nursing in Practice

An eight-year-old girl has been taken into care because she is dangerously overweight.

N.C. men write and illustrate book to help obese kids

Source: timesanddemocrat.com

Will Charlie the Chef be able to take on the Burger King?

New Twist in Obesity Debate: Kids Watch Less, Not More, Food Ads

Source: Advertising Age

The Federal Trade Commission today threw a curve into the debate surrounding children's obesity, saying the amount of TV ads children see for food is far lower than some recent estimates -- and actually is decreasing. But one group says those new numbers are misleading.

Shaq to Fight against Childhood Obesity

Source: DietNation.com

Proponents in the fight against childhood obesity have just gained a new teammate. Shaquille O'Neal has announced that he will help launch a reality show to help overweight children.

Clinton Soda Deal Ignores School Funding Problems

This past July, former President Bill Clinton announced an initiative in conjunction with the William J. Clinton Foundation to fight childhood obesity.

One Really Big Kid

Source: Guardian Unlimited

It's hard to even look at this kid. It's a shame. From the article: If there is a 'face of child obesity', it is six-year-old, 15-stone Dzhambulat Khatokhov.