UAE forces fat teens to lose weight

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DUBAI: Teenagers in the United Arab Emirates who weigh more than 90 kg have been asked by the government to attend special anti-obesity camps where they are expected to lose at least 1 kg a week during the one-month program.

The National newspaper in Abu Dhabi reported Sunday that the UAE ministry of health selected 20 students aged 15-18 and weighing 90-145 kg to participate in the first session, which began July 3.

The students are sequestered in a special sports facility in Al Dhaid, put on a strict calorie-controlled diet and exercise program for more than 13 hours a day and given lectures every four days about obesity, the newspaper said.