Put down that choccy bar!

  • February 18, 2013 | Jasmine

    When I’m on my way to work, my eyes are constantly drawn towards colourful packs of delicious sugary treats… And sometimes I just can’t resist them! Should I blame the sweet shops for my bad diet choices, or my own lack of willpower?

    The UK is one of the most obese nations in the world. Doctors from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges are worried that obesity will cause more serious health problems in the future. They propose to ban junk food ads and tax fizzy drinks. Will this help?

    This news story is supported by the Wellcome Trust, GlaxoSmithKline and Life Technologies Foundation as part of the Who am I? project.

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