Scientists call for huge increase in gastric bypass surgery to tackle obesity crisis

Prejudice from some doctors is preventing many morbidly obese patients from receiving life-saving surgery

Competitive sport puts pupils off exercise, study says

Schools should cut down on competitive sport because it is undermining the government's drive to tackle obesity, researchers have warned

What madness makes Tories think that fat is a political issue?

Catherine Bennett: Even as they preach against the evils of obesity, some Conservatives are not exactly setting a good example

A more effective way of combating child obesity

Health inequalities are inextricably tied up with obesity in children - which is why the WHO's report is so important, says Anna Bawden

Obesity epidemic spreads to new areas in the south

GP practices help to compile 'fat map' using registers of patients whose BMI is over 30

No excuses for being fat, say Tories

'Tell people biology and environment cause obesity and you offer them an excuse,' shadow health secretary says

These Olympian feats can inspire our obese nation

Jackie Ashley: The achievements of our sports stars can do more for our youngsters than any number of food education programmes

Bigger people mean bigger bills for public services

Britain's obesity epidemic increases pressure on public services, the Local Government Association warns

Grants for corner shops in anti-obesity drive to sell more fruit and veg

Pilot scheme to be aimed at small shopkeepers in deprived areas as part of healthy eating campaign

How to tell parents their child is overweight

Are we right to protect parents from negative terms such as fat and obese, asks Sara Gaines