Picture of an Obese Teenager (146kg/322lb) with Central Obesity, side view.Self Made Picture of an Obese Teenager (Myself) (146kg/322lb) with Central Obesity, Front View. Feel Free to use. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Obesity was a status symbol in Renaissance culture: “The Tuscan General Alessandro del Borro”, attributed to Andrea Sacchi, 1645. Carol Gerten-Jackson. “The Tuscan General Alessandro del Borro” . . It is now generally regarded as a disease. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
What scientists call “Overweight” changes with our knowledge of human health (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
This is a MUST READ article from the Telegraph.
‘Unhealthy’ multibuys targeted in new obesity crackdown – Telegraph.
Reading the article carefully, one gets a very clear impression that the Government’s response to the UK obesity crisis is totally inadequate. For me, it demonstrates, once again, that the Department of Health and its political leaders, are completely out of their depth in dealing with the UK’s national healthcare crisis.
When will Prime Minister, David Cameron, face up to the heathcare crisis?
Any thoughts?