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British people are increasingly eating out. Menu labelleling is a way to ensure they make healthy choices.
Obesity crisis: pizza, pastries, chips, donuts, cookies, hot dogs, and burgers – just your average school lunch.
People with obesity earn less and have a harder time finding work.
There has been a tenfold increase in the worldwide prevalence of childhood obesity over the past four decades.
Teaching children to grow their own fruit and vegetables could be key to tackling the obesity crisis.
Why you might soon be paying more for your favourite sugary drink.
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