Apr 4, 2018
Professor John Wass from the Obesity Health Alliance, said: “These results are impressive – and it’s good to see NHS England leading by example when it comes to tackling obesity. Obesity is not only costing people in health terms, but treating the effects of obesity...
Mar 22, 2018
Campaigners call for less sugar and clear nutrition labelling as new analysis shows huge variation in sizes and sugar content of popular snack New analysis by Action on Sugar and the Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) shows huge variation in sugar content, portion size and...
Mar 6, 2018
“It’s a real worry that this new data shows that some children, who are already an unhealthy weight, eat the equivalent of an extra meal a day in calories – resulting in extra weight gain and setting them up for future health problem. Of course we all need to eat...
Mar 5, 2018
Dear Sir, As your report “Millennials are the fattest generation in history” (Feb 26) indicates, obesity is rarely out the news. Statistics show there are now 12.3 million people at increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and the most deprived five year olds are...
Feb 26, 2018
Cancer is one of several diseases that having obesity increases the risk of. Reducing obesity will not be achieved by expecting people to just eat more healthily, particularly when our environment constantly promotes junk food and over size portions. This is why the...
