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Why your child's weight matters

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    4 April 2007
  • Primary audience:
    Parents
  • Product number:
    277810
  • Gateway reference:
    Not required
  • Pages:
    6
  • Superseded by:
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

The Government has developed a booklet for parents: "Why your child’s weight matters", which includes information on the National Child Measurement Programme, why maintaining a healthy weight is important, and the steps that parents can take to help their family develop a healthy lifestyle.

Copies of the booklet can be ordered from the DH Publications Orderline by calling 08701 555 455 quoting code 277810, or by emailing:

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