Obesity awareness is not the problem

Neville Rigby: Today is European Obesity Day, but rather than more headlines we need sensible strategic thinking to cope with its realities

Obesity: understanding the UK epidemic

Abdulrahman El-Sayed: Studies show society's poorest are most likely to be obese. Shaming and penalising those affected is not the right policy

Is the end of the Happy Meal in sight?

Officials in Santa Clara county, California, have voted to ban the practice of giving away free toys to children with unhealthy restaurant meals. Is this a step in the right direction?

Why ‘weight diversity’ activists are standing up for the right to be fat

As obesity becomes a greater social and political issue, campaigners say they have a human right to be fat – and that science backs them up

The Coco Pops ad Kellogg’s should be ashamed of

Jackie Schneider: A poster aimed at schoolkids for a cereal that is 35% sugar is not 'socially irresponsible', says the ASA, but parents know better

Healthier sweet foods urged in battle against obesity epidemic

Food Standards Agency calls for reduction in sugar and fat content of tempting foods and drinks

The women who want to be obese

This week, Donna Simpson announced her plan to be the fattest woman in the world. But are 'gainers' who purposefully overeat risking their health or liberating themselves?

Pay up for that Pepsi

Peter Preston: Instead of a blanket hike on VAT, a targeted tax on fizzy drinks could raise money and save lives

Is it healthier to be slim but unfit or fat and fit?

Just as you can be slim and sedentary, it's possible to be overweight and active. But which is better for your health?

Anti-obesity drug Reductil banned across Europe

Sibutramine blamed for increasing patients' chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke