The recently announced delays in rolling out the government’s obesity strategy has been labelled as “morally reprehensible” by a former Conservative Party leader. Lord Hague made the statement after news was released indicating the curbs on multi-buy deals in shops and on TV ads for junk food had been shelved for at least 12 months.… Continue reading Obesity Strategy Delay is “Morally Reprehensible”
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Child Obesity Strategy Derailed?
The strategy to tackle child obesity risks being derailed, a report has found. The BBC indicated that Britain has one of the highest child obesity rates in Western Europe, with a fifth of 10-11-year-olds obese. In response, the Government looked to introduce measures like a sugar tax on fizzy drinks back in 2016. In 2018,… Continue reading Child Obesity Strategy Derailed?
Prescribed Cycling: The Solution to the Obesity Issue?
The Government recently announced that prescribed cycling will be an option for GPs to help tackle the obesity issue. But is it the solution? The idea is to encourage easier access to bikes and that form of exercise, with the general population being spurred to jump on their bikes as a result of the COVID-19… Continue reading Prescribed Cycling: The Solution to the Obesity Issue?
Government’s Obesity Strategy; Emperor’s New Clothes?
The Government’s obesity strategy must be followed up with “long-term, sustained and adequate funding and committed action,” according to Onhealth’s resident dietitian Dawn Shotton. The call comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to tackle the obesity crisis by banning junk food ads before 9pm on TV and online, stopping shops from displaying sweets at… Continue reading Government’s Obesity Strategy; Emperor’s New Clothes?
Onhealth calling for government to do more
A Newcastle based obesity clinic – Onhealth – is calling for the government to do more in the fight against obesity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New research has revealed that the risk of death from COVID-19 was found to be 37% higher in obese patients. For those under the age of 50 with the virus,… Continue reading Onhealth calling for government to do more