A14 A former Surgeon General now plans to tackle obesity.

"We have to be more scientific about how we tackle obesity."

The best way to tackle obesity is by not putting on too much weight the first place.

"Tackling obesity" is the war du jour.

NOO works closely with a wide range of organisations to assist policy makers and practitioners who are involved in understanding and tackling obesity at population level.

The government is to outline plans to tackle obesity, smoking, problem drinking and sexual health in a white paper today.

Finally, the UN expert suggested adopting a strategy to tackle rising obesity.

They also say he is too close to big business, and question his decision to bring in food firms to tackle obesity.

The government's public health white paper, which includes measures to tackle smoking, obesity and drinking, has drawn mixed reactions from campaigners, charities and professional organisations.

Dance pads have proven useful in tackling obesity in young people and are welcomed in many schools for that reason.