Why does Greece have high child obesity rates?

She thinks her daughter's weight issues have to do with lack of discipline and low self-esteem. But clearly there's something bigger going on. Today Greece has the one of the highest obesity rates in the world. read more

The Mexican government is attempting to combat its childhood obesity rates by restricting ads for unhealthy food during kids’ TV shows and movies. The move goes beyond any measures taken in the U.S. to restrict food advertising. read more

According to the recent findings of the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI), Greece has the second-highest rate in childhood obesity internationally after the USA. More specifically, 21.9 percent of teenagers in Greece (pupils in the sixth grade, the classes of Junior High School and first grade of High School) were heavier than normal, while 16.3 percent of the problem concerns girls. read more