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News 2007

 * Our basic biological instincts combined with our modern environment means weight gain becoming inevitable for most people. Only a comprehensive long term strategy will have an impact on the rising trends of obesity, and alignment with other policy goals such as climate change, social inclusion and wellbeing is vital, say Foresight, October 16


 * Go Green to beat the blues - Mind launches new green agenda for mental health, Mind, May 13


 * Defra statistics indicate healthier trends in food purchases. Defra, January 16

Comment 2007

 * Campaigners renew calls for 9pm watershed for junk food ads, October 17

News 2006

 * Britain now the most obese country in Europe. Sustain, October 10 2006