Opinion: Letters

- Who needs fat camp? I was saddened to read the story about the 'fat camp' for under-fives, being planned in Bradford (News, 1 November). I applaud Professor Gately's stated aim concerning parental education. However, I believe that the fact that such a facility is seen to be necessary points to the urgent need for the messages of the National Healthy Schools Programme (NHSP) to be extended, in a non-bureaucratic way, to the early years sector. Many nurseries are working hard to engage children and families in eating healthily and in being active. On a national...