Around 170 million children and teenagers worldwide are living with obesity, according to the UN.

The WHO says children under 10 shouldn’t be given weight-loss jabs, instead recommending healthy eating and exercise.

So should churches rethink the sugary snacks they offer? And how can parents support children worried about their weight without making them feel ashamed? Professor Louise Baur, child and adolescent health expert at the University of Sydney, joined Esther to share more.

Released on 13 Oct 2026