Obesity levels ‘have almost doubled’
Obesity levels in the UK have almost doubled in the last 14 years, according to new government figures.
Some 24 per cent of men and women were obese in 2007 compared with 16 per cent of women and 13 per cent of men in 1993.
Furthermore, the new report suggests that many people substantially underestimate the amount of exercise needed to keep their weight in check, despite the government’s healthy eating messages.
Based on data from the Health Survey for England, the report found that more than two-thirds of men and women were unaware of how much exercise constituted a healthy lifestyle.
Tim Straughan, chief executive of The NHS Information Centre, said: "Today’s report reveals that more people are taking action to improve their diet and increase their level of exercise, despite the population lacking awareness of official health advice."
Spokesman for the National Obesity Forum Tam Fry said the government needs to be "concerned" with the 25 per cent of the population who are not heeding such advice.
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