Child obesity letters toned down after complaints from parents

A YORKSHIRE mother warned that the letter telling parents their children is overweight could leave young people prone to eating disorders.
Obese children are causing concern for health chiefsObese children are causing concern for health chiefs
Obese children are causing concern for health chiefs

She voiced concerns last month after her 11-year-old daughter Katie Lee was described as being overweight. Mother Emma, from Harrogate, said: “It’s just ridiculous, she’s tall and slim, far from overweight. They tell you she is overweight when obviously she’s not.”

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