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Default A Danish program to tackle childhood obesity


graham wrote:
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> http://www.bbc.com/news/health-29755469
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> It would probably work for adults as well.
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> The child's doctor creates a tailored plan with 15-20 strategies, which
> could include:


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> 11 - Limit juice, iced tea, cocoa, soda or lemonade to once weekly -
> only half a litre in total


I take issue with iced tea on that list as it seems to presume sweetened
iced tea, and I've been drinking unsweenened iced tea (and unsweetened
coffee) since I was about 5.

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> 15 - Screen time (television, computer or tablet) limited to two hours
> per day


This one would be a definite problem for many adults. If I limited
screen time to two hours a day I'd be out of a job, which I suppose
would cut my caloric intake, but not in a good way.