Lazy Britons are missing out on the joy of walking
Half of us are reluctant to get on our feet for more than 20 minutes. Compared to the progress made on cycling, for walkers it’s been pedestrian
Our gigantic problem with portions: why are we all eating too much?
We are consuming ever bigger portions on ever larger dinner plates. Food manufacturers keep pushing us to eat more. Can we learn to control our helpings? Plus: Jay Rayner, Gizzi Erskine and Tamal Ray on their struggles with cutting down
When’sa your Dolmio day? ‘Occasionally’, new labels to say
Mars Food’s pasta products, high in sugar and fat, to carry label advising shoppers that food is not for everyday consumption
Obesity epidemic is fuelling rise in womb cancer, charity warns
Data from Cancer Research UK shows stark increase in proportion of women with disease over 20-year period
Lack of sleep alters brain chemicals to bring on cannabis-style ‘munchies’
Sleep deprivation may cause overeating by boosting chemicals for appetite as well as those that increase the pleasure of eating sweet or salty high-fat foods
Childhood obesity strategy delayed further, government admits
Campaigners say delay in publication is ‘unforgivable’ and fear tax on sugary drinks will be rejected
Rising to the nutrition challenge: South Africa’s new obesity research centre
As obesity rates in South Africa increase, the Action centre aims to raise awareness of this overlooked health issue and help battle the bulge
How can business tackle double burden of obesity and undernutrition? – live chat
Join experts in the comments section of this page on Wednesday, 24 February, 1-2pm GMT to discuss the role of food companies in improving public health
How do I … keep the doctor at bay?
The cost of running the health service has ballooned, so here are some ideas – beyond paying your taxes – to keep it fighting fit
The chicken shop mile and how Britain got fat
With cheap and fattening food everywhere, there has been a shape shift that means people do not recognise obesity when they see it in the mirror