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Street view: What should be done about childhood obesity in Rotorua?

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4 May, 2017 02:37 AMQuick Read

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Patricia Dale
Patricia Dale

Parents need to feed their children better, no fast foods and buy fresh stuff instead, it's healthier.

PATRICIA DALE, 70
Fenton Park

Linda Bell
Linda Bell

Everything possible. It starts with parents and where their kids are going. They need to be more cautious to who they allow in their lives.

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LINDA BELL, 58
Kawaha Point

Helen Rodgers
Helen Rodgers

It starts with parents, they need better values.

HELEN RODGERS, 54
Murupara

Chris Ireson
Chris Ireson

I don't know. It's a family thing. Maybe more fresh veges and exercise.

CHRIS IRESON, 71
Hillcrest

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Steve Hawkes
Steve Hawkes

Quite a lot. Children should be treated properly, it's not their fault, it's the parents.

STEVE HAWKES, 61
Kawaha Point

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