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An analysis by Labour of NHS England’s latest figures show that almost 700 children under 16 were admitted to hospital because of obesity in 2018-19—the second highest number on record 1 The data show that less than half of children (47%) are currently meeting physical activity guidelines, and Labour warned that covid-19 lockdowns are likely to worsen childhood obesity levels, with a lack of exercise potentially leading to weight gain for many children [ ]Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s shadow secretary for health and social care said: “Ministers promised to tackle our growing obesity crisis but have not implemented a single measure in over two years since the second chapter of the childhood obesity report was published Labour are calling for a radical obesity plan including restrictions on advertising of junk food, promoting healthy food choices in shops, mandatory and clearer calorie and nutrition labelling on all food and drinks, and a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children
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