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The obese should eat less
Posted on: October 21, 2021 at 21:50:32 CT
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A Conservative ex-minister has urged the government to "tell people they must not eat so much" in an effort to stop them getting "grossly overweight".
Lord Robathan said the current anti-obesity strategy for England was not working and there had to be more emphasis on personal responsibility.
It should not be "socially acceptable" to be very overweight, he added.
But the government said it was important not to create more anxiety for people with eating disorders.
According to official figures, 28% of adults in England are obese - meaning fat accounts for more than 30% of body weight - with the rate almost doubling from 15% since 1993.
Lord Robathan said the current anti-obesity strategy for England was not working and there had to be more emphasis on personal responsibility.
It should not be "socially acceptable" to be very overweight, he added.
But the government said it was important not to create more anxiety for people with eating disorders.
According to official figures, 28% of adults in England are obese - meaning fat accounts for more than 30% of body weight - with the rate almost doubling from 15% since 1993.
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The obese should eat less - Ace AU - 10/21 21:50:32
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