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Labelling children as 'overweight' is fat shaming and can do more harm than good, a study suggests. The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) causes children anxiety.
It may do more harm than good and potentially encourage eating disorders in kids, researchers warned today. But it's not the first time the NHS-backed scheme has faced criticism.
Lauren Ormesher, 32, of Sklemersdale, Lancashire, said she was 'shocked' when she read the warning, particularly as her daughter Maggie is active and practices dancing each week.
Lauren Ormesher fears BMI checks on primary children could lead them to develop eating disorders and is campaigning for their end