obesity
Fast-food outlets are on the rise in England, especially in poorer areas
McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King and Dixie Chicken are just some of the increasingly popular fast food chains in England. Four…
McDonald’s pulls out of Olympics sponsorship deal three years early
McDonald's, the largest fast food chain in the world has ended its sponsorship deal with the International Olympics Committee (IOC)…
The inevitable backlash against clean eating misses the point
A backlash against the clean eating trend is coming, linking it to unhealthy eating habits. However critics often target a…
Why don’t people trying to lose weight buy weight loss products?
Only 24 percent of people around the world who want to lose weight are actively buying products which address their…
Adult diseases are increasingly affecting children and we aren’t doing enough to stop it
While the tale of Hansel and Gretel – two children that manage to defeat a wicked witch that’s intent on…
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UK sugar tax will be introduced in April 2018 as part of obesity reduction push
The sugar tax will come into force across the UK from April next year, after MPs approved the legislation yesterday.…
Want people to eat healthy? Time tax vending machines
How long would you wait for a bag of potato chips from a vending machine? A study out last month…
The UK government is failing when it comes to tackling childhood obesity
It is time to stop offering discounts or price promotions on unhealthy food and drink, according to the Commons health committee.…