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City Press’s health reporter, Zinhle Mapumulo, is writing about how obesity and weight gain is driving an epidemic of non-communicable diseases among South Africans, particularly children.

We want to know how often you discuss weight gain and obesity with your child and what do you do to encourage them to live a healthier lifestyle.

We also want to know how many times a week you allow your children to eat junk or unhealthy food and what are you doing to encourage your child to be more active.

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