Why change?

We’re getting fatter. The rates of overweight and obesity amongst adults have doubled over the past two decades.

This was highlighted in the 2007/08 National Health survey which revealed that 61% of the adult population are now either overweight or obese.

But does it really make that much difference to our health?

International research shows a clear link between being overweight or obese, and the likelihood of developing major health problems. Check this out:

Just a weight gain of 10kg or more since young adulthood is linked to increased mortality, coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

There is also growing evidence of a link to cancer. Health researchers have estimated that at least 30% of many major cancers have a strong dietary link and that the link may be stronger for some cancers.

If you want to check how you rate on the Body Mass Index, try this BMI Calculator.