Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

United Kingdom

T_i_B

(14,736 posts)

8. The UK has a growing problem with obesity.

Reply to graham4anything (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 30, 2013, 11:42 AM

Jan 2013

Many issues behind this. The one I find most noticeable is the increasingly sedentary lifestyle of many people.

And our dearly beloved government is trying to dismantle universal health care at the moment.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Call for soft drink sugar tax in Budget [View all] dipsydoodle Jan 2013 OP

In NYC people are becoming less obese thanks to the great thing Mike Bloomberg did IMHO graham4anything Jan 2013 #1

Please provide citation for your claims. enlightenment Jan 2013 #2

How can one citate an opinion? IMHO graham4anything Jan 2013 #3

With respect, your header said "people are becoming less obese" ... non sociopath skin Jan 2013 #4

I added IMHO graham4anything Jan 2013 #5

I'll have you know dipsydoodle Jan 2013 #6

lol graham4anything Jan 2013 #7

The UK has a growing problem with obesity. T_i_B Jan 2013 #8

the computer is one of the worst inventions of all time due to sitting still. graham4anything Jan 2013 #9