had better school and psychological performance; the concern with obesity in particular is making parents and children …

Looks at the important health issue of obesity, focusing on the often‐neglected scientific evidence on its causes, and … possible links between obesity and advertising. Covers attitudes to physical activity and diet, the failure of Europeans to … advertising. Concludes that the literature confirms that obesity is multi‐factorial, and that there is no direct evidence of a …

and choices. Defines obesity as accumulation of fat in the body and indicates measures of this, such as the Body Mass … Index (BMI). Moves on the causes of obesity, noting the importance of the genetic component: 25‐40% of the range of BMI may … be attributed to heritability. Contrasts cultural attitudes to obesity in developed against developing societies.  …

Interviews Jeremy Preston, Director of the Food Advertising Unit in the UK, on the crucial issues of child obesity and …

child obesity, and surveys the FSA website. Queries the soundness of the FSA’s claims to be authoritative in matters of food … explain why obesity is increasing when advertising on food brands is falling. Concludes that the taxpayer’s money is being …

concerns about obesity. Emphasises that denial of the problems is not an option, and that simple unawareness on the part of …

nutritionist’s view on childhood obesity. Outlines the work of the BNF: it is an independent scientific charity which is funded by …

Reviews “The Obesity Epidemic: Science, Morality and Ideology” by Michael Gard and Jan Wright, finding that it … challenges currently established thinking on obesity which finds expression in cliche phrases like “couch potato” and “ticking … time‐bomb”. Shows how, according to this book, the common assumptions made about the decline of modern society into obesity …