The Fit Pack System

In 2008, 16.8% of boys aged 2 to 15 and 15.2% of girls were classed as obese, an increase from 11.1% and 12.2% respectively in 1995

NHS: England 2010

In the 11 to 15 age group obesity increased from 13.9% to 20.6% among boys and from 15.6% to 18.3% among girls between 1995 and 2008

NHS: England 2010

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of England recommends that children and young people should do a minimum of 60 minutes of at least moderate intensity physical activity each day

NHS: England 2010

In 2008 only 32% of boys and 24% of girls reported taking part in 60 minutes or more of physical activity on each of the seven days on the previous week

NHS: England 2010

In 2008, the number of prescription items dispensed for the treatment of obesity was 1.28 million, this is 10 times the amount in 1999

NHS: England 2010

Current NHS bill for treating weight & obesity related problems is estimated at up to £10bn p.a. Forecast rise to £50bn p.a. by 2050 without effective intervention

National Children’s Bureau

Obesity in childhood has been linked to a variety of other issues including bullying, low self esteem and poor educational results

National Children’s Bureau

Young people who are obese have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese as adults

National Children’s Bureau

Health risks that are associated with being obese include diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer

National Children’s Bureau

Obese children have a heart age of 45 - Scientists found that the arteries of heavily overweight young teenagers were so clogged with fat that they were as narrow as adults three decades older than them

Daily Telegraph: 11th Nov 2008