Month Likelihood of becoming obese 'set by brain cells in the womb' The Scotsman, 03 August 2010 OBESITY is fixed in the developing brains of babies before they are born, according to a new study. Sol hits out at fat jibes 02 August 2010 SOL CAMPBELL has bitten back at Toon fans who branded him a 'fat belly' Beer can help you lose weight, says, er, beer group Daily Mirror, 02 August 2010 Here's something to raise your glasses to - beer can help fight the flab. Kerry Katona should have a boob job if she wants - but it'll be painful, warns Natalie Cassidy Daily Mirror, 02 August 2010 Kerry Katona has said she is considering surgery after her recent weight loss left her feeling droopy - but ex EastEnder Natalie Cassidy has warned her it will be painful. Low-carb, low-calorie diets can both result in weight loss USA Today, 02 August 2010 Obese people who restricted carbohydrates reaped similar health benefits as those who reduced calories and fat, according to a large study. Unhealthy lack of knowledge The Scotsman, 02 August 2010 MOST people do not know their own body mass index (BMI) or body-fat ratio, although they understand the figures can indicate an increased risk of serious health proble Obesity adviser to the Government is paid by diet firms Daily Mail, 01 August 2010 Dr Susan Jebb, a senior adviser in the Government’s battle against obesity, has been criticised for receiving thousands of pounds from the slimming industry Editor-At-Large: Say 'fat', and stop the nation eating itself to death The Independent, 31 July 2010 If I call you fat, is it kind or cruel? A plain-speaking government health minister says describing the overweight as "obese" isn't direct enough to make them lose weight. According to Anne Milton, if a doctor uses the F-word, we're more likely to realise it's our responsibility to shed surplus poundage. She's expressing a personal view and not government policy, but this no-nonsense approach has found support in the medical profession. Obesity has become a meaningless word. It sounds as if you're suffering from a social disease, not a condition that's clogging up your arteries and hastening your date with a coffin. This modern blight isn't confined to the two-legged ? a charity report claims half our dogs are obese and will suffer early deaths. We're killing our pets by overfeeding them, human-style. Editor-At-Large: Say 'fat', and stop the nation eating itself to death The Independent, 31 July 2010 If I call you fat, is it kind or cruel? A plain-speaking government health minister says describing the overweight as "obese" isn't direct enough to make them lose weight. According to Anne Milton, if a doctor uses the F-word, we're more likely to realise it's our responsibility to shed surplus poundage. She's expressing a personal view and not government policy, but this no-nonsense approach has found support in the medical profession. Obesity has become a meaningless word. It sounds as if you're suffering from a social disease, not a condition that's clogging up your arteries and hastening your date with a coffin. This modern blight isn't confined to the two-legged ? a charity report claims half our dogs are obese and will suffer early deaths. We're killing our pets by overfeeding them, human-style. Jabba the Huck 30 July 2010 SINGER Mick Hucknall appears to have a face in the rolls of his belly fat as he relaxes on hol |
