The Olympics are a chance to transform the nation’s lifestyle
Jackie Ashley: Worries about cost and diverted funds shouldn't obscure London 2012's potential impact on our fitness and obesity crisis.
BBC Dragon: I wouldn’t like to hire fat people
Star of hit reality TV show condemned for subscribing to 'lazy' view of obesity. By David Smith.
Grade raps junk food TV ad ban
VLV conference: ITV chief Michael Grade has accused regulators of a 'knee-jerk' reaction to obesity by imposing restrictions on junk food TV ads. By Tara Conlan.
How can I help my overweight daughter?
My teenage daughter has put on a lot of weight and I'm worried that it's going to make her unhappy. I've tried offering advice and I've tried leaving her to her own devices, but neither strategy seems to work.
The world is expanding to keep up with our waistlines
Patrick Barkham: Adult obesity rates have nearly quadrupled in the UK over the past 25 years and two-thirds of us are overweight. Thousands of everyday objects - chiefly those we plonk our backsides on - are being redesigned as every stage of life becomes larger.
Obesity is not just gluttony – it may be in your genes
· Half of population carry a copy of 'problem' version· Scientists insist diet and exercise still important
Obesity epidemic feeds demand for 52-inch school uniform
· Overweight children mean retailer must alter range · Government 'losing battle for health of youngsters'
Compulsory trainers and trousers – a new plan to combat obesity among schoolgirls
· Study shows many girls too passive in playground· Reduced to bystanders by boys playing football
Quarter of over-65s ‘are overweight’
A nationwide survey of people aged 65 or over has found that although more than half described their health as 'good' or 'very good', more than a quarter were overweight and an even greater number were unfit.
Money to fight obesity raided to bail out hospitals, Tories claim
Tories publish document outlining measures to stop earmarked cash being siphoned off to tackle funding shortfalls in other areas.