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Childhood Obesity

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Northumberland Sport and Northumberland Care Trust work together to address the important issue of obesity amongst the under 11 age group by using physical activity and healthy eating programmes. 

Northumberland Care Trust have produced a Childhood Obesity Strategy  that primarily focuses on preventing the increase in obesity, and places a greater emphasis on working with children in Northumberland under the age of 11 and their families. Through the Get Active Northumberland programme Northumberland Care Trust also have a Family Programme.

For more information on health and links with physical activity in Northumberland contact Joanne Edwards or visit the Northumberland Care Trust website.