Ministers have urged Britons to see the Covid crisis as a “deadly wake-up call” about the dangers of Britain’s obesity levels, but what can we learn from other countries?
The obesity strategy here will include restrictions on television advertising and a crackdown on supermarket deals promoting chocolate and crisps.
In Japan – where only 3.5% of the population is obese compared to 28.7% in the UK – the focus is on a healthier diet with prominence given to rice, vegetables and fish, as well as smaller portions.
The Finnish city of Seinäjoki managed to curb childhood obesity with a ‘health in all policies’ approach to decision-making and by working with day care centres to eliminate sugary snacks for small children.
Dubai took more drastic measures in 2013, rewarding weight loss with gold.
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