Government in £275m anti-obesity drive
The government is launching a £275m marketing campaign to tackle the obesity crisis with a TV ad that aims to kick start a 'lifestyle revolution'. By Mark Sweney
Taking a wrong turn in tackling obesity
Corporate partnerships could set back the government's progress, writes Richard Watts
Sweet and easy to digest
Creators of Wallace and Gromit, Aardman animations, latest film is a government commission to fight obesity
Matter of life and death: Wallace and Gromit makers get animated over UK obesity crisis
Public health advert uses animation to challenge perception that losing weight is only about vanity
Just say no to sugar
Stephanie Mangold: New York state plans to fight obesity by taxing sugary soft drinks. But losing weight requires personal commitment
Parents accused of killing obese children with kindness
Government embarks on new campaign aimed at the growing problem of childhood obesity
Junk food ads and children – should they be kept even further apart?
Ofcom and health campaigners are already squabbling over the impact of restrictions on junk food ads reaching children. The main battleground is whether or not they should be extended to a complete pre-9pm ban. So what do you think?
‘Junk food ads still reach kids despite regulations’, say health campaigners
Health campaigners have reacted angrily to Ofcom's claims that their regulations on junk food advertising to children have been successful. By Mark Sweney
Weight gain before five ‘leads to obesity’
Most excess weight in obese children is put on in early years, says research
The obesity timebomb is still ticking
Neville Rigby: The Health Survey for England has arrived with stark warnings ahead of our seasonal blowout – but will we listen?