BBC – Dominic Hurst
Childhood obesity rates are rising in many parts of the world – but in Amsterdam they are falling. The city’s healthy-weight programme has seen a 12% drop in overweight and obese children. “Go!” shouts the instructor. Tyrell van der Wees throws himself forward to do sit-ups, then jumps up and runs to the end of the gym and back again. He is breathing fast, his heart pumping. The nine-year-old is smiling, working hard and having fun. He is also part of Amsterdam’s efforts to improve the health of its children. (more)