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Obese Britain: Government Consistency Needed
October 15, 2003 11:45 AM
The Government must stop sending conflicting messages in the fight against obesity, Paul Burstow MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, said today.
His comments are in response to today's report from independent analysts, Doctor Foster, which found that over half of primary care organisations in the UK have not organised weight management clinics.
Paul Burstow MP said:
"To create a healthy Britain in the long-term, action must be taken now to tackle cases of overweight children.
"The Government must stop sending conflicting messages in the fight against obesity. By backing initiatives like the Cadbury's 'eat chocolate to get fit' campaign, the Government is undermining efforts to change behaviour.
"Health promotion has fallen off the Government's agenda. It is time Ministers sent a consistent message about the benefit of good diet and exercise."
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