Tackling the onset of obesity through a healthy diet and good nutrition

Obesity is becoming a growing problem in the UK and, despite warnings from doctors in the past few years, it shows no signs of slowing down. According to an NHS survey, nearly a quarter of men and women in England were considered to be obese in 2008, meaning they had a Body Mass Index of over 30. What's more, despite efforts by the government to improve eating habits through the 5 a Day campaign, only 25 per cent of men and 29 per cent of women in England in 2008 met those guidelines by eating 5 portions of fruit or vegetables on a daily basis. If you're classified as overweight (a BMI of over 25), rest assured that there are certain steps you can take to lose weight and improve your overall health. And while exercise plays a large part in

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