Issues: Food and Nutrition

The UK has one of the highest rates of obesity in Europe, and the rate is rising faster than that of the US. So how can we overcome this obesity crisis? Being obese or overweight can lead to many health issues, and in this book we explore how eating a healthy, nutritious diet can help. From 5-a-day to planning meal budgets there is advice on how to make healthier choices.

The information comes from a wide variety of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.