80% of men 'will be too fat by end of the decade'

Eight out of 10 men will be overweight or obese by 2020 - and the picture's not much better for women. Almost 70% will be in the danger category, a study said yesterday

Emily Cook

Posted On Thursday, February 18, 2010   

Research suggests child obesity may be levelling off but the outlook for adults is less optimistic with tens of millions at risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Oxford University's Prof Klim McPherson, who led the study, said: "We are being overwhelmed by today's 'obesogenic' environment with its abundance of energy-dense food and sedentary lifestyles."

Peter Hollins, of the British Heart Foundation, called the figures "devastating". Some 41% of men aged 20 to 65 will be obese by 2020 and 40% will be overweight, the new predictions claim. Meanwhile, 36% of women will be obese and 32% will be overweight.

Predictions for 2050 are even more alarming, with a 23% rise in strokes, a 44% increase in heart disease and a 98% rise in diabetes. Joe Korner, of The Stroke Association, called the results "shocking" but added: "You don't have to be a statistic. By eating healthy foods and taking regular exercise you can reduce your risk." The report comes as a new government health drive begins.

Swap It Don't Stop It: Suggests swapping watching sport on TV for taking part, increasing fibre by choosing brown rice over white, or picking smaller plates of food.

Source: Daily Mirror



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