"A £372m anti-obesity strategy aimed at "transforming the environment" in which people in England live has been launched by the government.Ministers said support and information - rather than "hectoring and lecturing" - were key to cutting obesity.
The strategy includes a £75m "aggressive" campaign to promote healthy living to parents.
Several 'healthy towns' will be created at a cost of £30m with comprehensive cycle routes and pedestrian areas."
Still, one not bad idea:
"Make cooking lessons compulsory for children"
The rest are either crap or have an incredibly low likelihood of success:
"MAIN MEASURES
Identify at-risk families and offer early support and advice
Increase children's activity levels
£75m healthy living marketing campain (sic) aimed at parents
Work with industry to agree a universal food labelling system and to reduce portion sizes of fatty or salty foods
A review of junk food ad rules
Limit fast-food outlets near schools and parks
Incentives to encourage weight-loss
Personalised support via the NHS Choices website and more weight management services"
One thing is correct for sure:
"Tackling obesity is the most significant public and personal health challenge facing our society
Alan Johnson
Health Secretary"
Too bad that they do not know how to tackle it.
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