The council is now launching another programme, Mend, to reduce childobesity. The programme takes the form of a 10-week course where childrenand their families learn how to tackle obesity. Children are referred tothe programme by their GP or their nurse. Labour councillor LutfurRahman, Tower Hamlets' lead member for culture, said: "This is afantastic opportunity to encourage activity in young people. Obesity isa global problem and it's important that we take positive steps totackle it."
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