Videos on healthy eating can help obese children lose weight, study finds

The researchers noted that care should be taken not to unnecessarily increase children’s screen time. Photograph: Ianni Dimitrov Pictures/Alamy

Watching videos about how to cook, eat less and choose healthier foods can help obese children lose weight, reduce their risk of diabetes and become happier, a study has found.

The doctor behind the findings believes they can help in treating childhood obesity because they show that online healthcare can be just as effective as face-to-face appointments.