Obesity problem in UK 'underestimated' and 'hard-hitting' campaigns are needed

Wednesday, January 15th 2014 - 07:03 UTC

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Predictions that half the British population will be obese by 2050 “underestimate” the scale of the obesity crisis, a report suggests. The UK is in danger of surpassing predictions of a 2007 report which estimated that 50% of the nation would be obese by 2050, the National Obesity Forum said. Read full article

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A_Voice
Is this why Southern England is sinking...Porkers...;-)
...and another thing, those women bun munchers should not be allowed to wear black leggings...
Hot tip for you...black does not hide all those spare tyres, no matter what the fashion magazines tell you...
Jan 15th, 2014 - 02:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
It's not just a first world problem these days.

The BRICS et al are now rich in 'junk food' outlets and 'Wallmarts'.

Since Brasil adopted the Bolsa Familia, the family basket bought from the 'Wallmarts' are not the pre-prepared 'basics' assortments in a clear plastic bag; scan any checkout and even the poorest shoppers are buying large amounts of 'junk food'.
This is born out on any North Eastern beach at the weekend - the poorest families are no longer lithe-Brasilians, they are family-sumo-groups who carry multiple chill-boxes of beers and other Bolsa 'junk'-products.

This obesity-of-the-poor is the unintended outcome of a poorly thought-out social provision - the Bolsa Familia.
Jan 15th, 2014 - 07:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Anbar
Well, Obesity is certainly a greater threat t the FI and the UK than Argentina's Government policies.... which are bloated and useless (rather like some brits)
Jan 15th, 2014 - 08:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ElaineB
@1 LOL! I agree about leggings. Yuck.

I think if you do a little research you will find Scotland is far more unhealthy than the 'south' and Liverpool (in the north) has the poorest health and lowest life expectancy in England.

To be honest, this is not a problem restricted to developed countries. When I lived in Buenos Aires the majority of men were short and fat. Not at all the image Argentineans would have us believe.

There was a whole generation of people living far more sedentary lives but with easy access to an abundance of food. That said, the generation that are new adults now seem far more inclined to eat healthily and exercise more.
Jan 15th, 2014 - 10:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Fido Dido
“This obesity-of-the-poor is the unintended outcome of a poorly thought-out social provision - the Bolsa Familia.”

Bolsa Familia works similar as the European welfare system (austerity measures is breaking it). Obesity in Brazil is overated, specially compare to here, the US.

“When I lived in Buenos Aires the majority of men were short and fat”
You lived in Buenos Aires and you still can't speak one word of Spanish? Airhead. Anyway, sounds like wayne rooney, the look of the average brit..good lord. British women are uglier. They look like maggie the maggot and with bad teeth. ..geez.
Jan 16th, 2014 - 03:52 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Marcos Alejandro
Is that why The House Of Lords is now called The House Of Lards?
Jan 16th, 2014 - 04:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Martin Woodhead
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Go ugly early or go home :)
Jan 16th, 2014 - 07:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
5 Fido Dido (#)
'Obesity in Brazil is over-ated',

Exactly what I was saying, Fido.
Jan 16th, 2014 - 08:31 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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paulcedron
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when i visited britain 4 years ago, my experience was exactly the opposite.
in edinburgh (loved that city) people looked a lot more healthier than in london.
not to mention that scottish women are a lot prettier.
too many junk food in england.
Jan 16th, 2014 - 12:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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aussie sunshine
a NATION OF LAZY BUGGERS!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
GET YOUR FAT ARSES OF THE SOFA!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAH
Jan 16th, 2014 - 02:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ElaineB
@9 I don't doubt your brief experience but look at the statistics and you will understand the reality.

I love Edinburgh too.
Jan 16th, 2014 - 06:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Stevie
It's the alcohol. Makes them fat and ugly.
In order to have a go at all, the men needs to drink even more.
And so the spiral starts...
Jan 16th, 2014 - 09:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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paulcedron
“It's the alcohol. Makes them fat and ugly.”
dont forget their genetics.
http://www.eatliver.com/i.php?n=4288
Jan 17th, 2014 - 01:15 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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