Weight issues: Fighting flab from young


Childhood obesity is a potential time-bomb that threatens our nation’s future. Learn what steps you can take to address this issue.

Alvin is 14 years old and he weighs 89kg. He injured his leg during a PE (Physical Education) lesson at school recently and his doctors informed him that he is severely obese and they need to do further tests.

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