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Back to school | Looking at rates of childhood obesity

Alarming rates of childhood obesity 2

JOHANNESBURG -  Childhood obesity in South Africa has reached staggering heights.

It's projected that if obesity among children continues on its current trajectory, nearly four-million-children will be overweight or obese by 2025.

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A poor diet is a big contributor to the onset of obesity and other health issues.
With children returning to school this week, many parents will be looking for healthy lunchbox options.
The Healthy Living Alliance Director, Nzama Balati spoke with eNCA.

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