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South Africa's hunger problem is turning into a major health crisis

One in ten South Africans go hungry every day. As a result malnutrition levels are high. Malnutrition has three simultaneous dimensions: undernourishment, micronutrient deficiencies and over-nutrition.

The Conversation

Stalked by hunger but fighting obesity: Kenya’s hidden food crisis

Three million Kenyans face hunger, yet by 2030 it is thought 1.4 million of the country’s children will be obese. Meet the professionals tackling the problem

The Guardian - UK

Big Brits Go Large viewers accuse Channel 5 of 'promoting obesity' as Leeds baker shares life

A Leeds woman took part in the show on Sunday

Leeds Live

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Takeaway businesses booming across the UK but not everyone is happy

Anti-obesity campaigners say the expansion of fast food outlets across the country is 'deeply concerning'

Wales Online

‘Almost like malpractice’: To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.

Tribune News Service

Health: Obesity-related fertility issues can be improved by correcting blood sugar

According to a new study reproductive hormone levels in obese females may be partially restored by lowering blood glucose levels, leading to improved fertility. Full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Docs get schooled to look beyond obesity

Research has long shown that doctors are less likely to respect patients who are overweight or obese

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HSE official calls for calories on restaurant menus to tackle 'obesity epidemic'

Professor Donal O'Shea is seeking the measure as part of obesity prevention

Dublin Live

Jamie Oliver holds Eton Mess outside No 10 to protest obesity U-turn

Jamie Oliver held a bowl of Eton mess outside Number 10 Downing Street on Friday to protest the Government’s U-turn on its child obesity strategy.

Evening Standard

Jamie Oliver’s ‘Eton Mess’ protest sees ‘powerful’ turnout despite backlash

The celebrity chef organised a protest outside Downing Street following Boris Johnson’s obesity U-turn

The Independent UK

Environmental toxins are worsening obesity pandemic, say scientists

Exclusive: Pollutants can upset body’s metabolic thermostat with some even causing obesity to be passed on to children

The Guardian - UK

More than 42 million UK adults will be overweight or obese by 2040

Stats show that 64% of adults are already overweight or obese, with that figure rising year-on-year

Chronicle Live

Obesity warning as study finds 42m people in UK will be overweight by 2040

Data from Cancer Research UK has found that almost four in 10 adults will be obese by 2040.

Daily Record

Obese adults set to outnumber those at healthy weight in UK within five years, report warns

Experts warn of ‘tipping point’ in 2027 when one third of adults in Britin could be classed as obese

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Wales Online

More than 42 million adults in the UK will be overweight or obese by 2040

Already 64% of adults are overweight or obese, with figures rising year on year

The Independent UK

University proposes ban on word ‘obesity’ to fight weight stigma and fatphobia in public health

‘Remember, you cannot tell someone’s health on the inside by looking at their size on the outside’

The Guardian - UK

More than 42m UK adults ‘will be overweight by 2040’

Poorest set to be hit hardest by obesity crisis, Cancer Research says, as MPs accused of ‘kicking can down road’

The Independent UK

More than 42 million adults in the UK ‘will be overweight or obese by 2040’

At present, 64% of adults are overweight or obese, with figures rising year on year.

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The Guardian - UK

Let them eat junk food? Johnson seems to have forgotten how obesity put his life at risk

It’s immoral to delay curbs on dangerous meals and blame the cost of living crisis, says Sarah Boseley, former health editor of the Guardian

Daily Mirror

Jamie Oliver's plush mansion and staggering net worth as he slams junk food U-turn

Chef turned campaigner Jamie Oliver has attacked the government over plans to delay its crackdown on two-for-one food deals and pre-watershed junk food ads

Irish Mirror

All the potential new rules on sugar and fast food as Ireland at 'tipping point' in obesity battle

65% of Irish people are now considered to be overweight

The National (Scotland)

Jamie Oliver tells Boris Johnson he has 36 hours to fix anti-obesity policy 'mistake'

JAMIE Oliver has threatened to stage an “Eton Mess” protest over the Government’s U-turn on its anti-obesity strategy, telling Boris Johnson…

Wales Online

Jamie Oliver gives Boris Johnson 36-hour deadline over anti-obesity U-turn

Celebrity chef calls on people to protest outside Downing Street

The Independent UK

Jamie Oliver threatens Johnson with ‘Eton Mess’ protest over anti-obesity U-turn

The celebrity chef called on the public to gather outside Downing Street on Friday with bowls of the dessert to demonstrate against the U-turns.

Daily Mirror

Obesity in pregnancy could increase risk of heart problems for child, new study finds

Having a high BMI during pregnancy increases the risk of various pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes or even miscarriages, stillbirth. Little is known on the impacts; however, it could pose on the child

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