Reader-supported journalism that doesn’t just report problems, it helps solve them.
support today

Obesity

Joe Wicks joins forces with Labour for animated series to get kids active over summer holidays
Animated Joe Wicks alongside alien mascots
Health and wellbeing

Joe Wicks joins forces with Labour for animated series to get kids active over summer holidays

The nation's PE teacher has turned toon while kids are off school with new animated series Activate
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Mark Game

Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy

Will having the calorie content of our meals on menus actually tackle the obesity epidemic?
Bananas and Wotsits
Food

Will having the calorie content of our meals on menus actually tackle the obesity epidemic?

Beating the stigma of obesity: Time for a three-step programme
Stephen Bevan

Beating the stigma of obesity: Time for a three-step programme

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty