There is continued concern about the growing obesity
epidemic worldwide. In England in 2008, a
total of 14.4% of boys and 13.3% of girls aged
11–15 years were classifıed as obese.1 The long-term consequences
of childhood obesity, such as high blood pressure, adult obesity, are well documented.
The treatment options for obesity are limited
and often unsuccessful. Therefore, prevention of childhood
obesity is a current public health priority in