Fast food chains ’should shrink portions’
Fast food chains such as McDonald's must shrink portions and serve calorie-laden food with healthier side dishes to tackle obesity, officials have announced. They blamed rising obesity levels on a growing 'takeout culture' where more people are eating away from home

Stomach surgery can help obese teenagers: study (Reuters)
Reuters - Obese teenagers who had surgery to shrink the size of their stomachs on average lost nearly half their weight in the four years after the procedure, according to a study presented on Thursday at a medical conference.

Would Requiring Nutrition And Calorie Labeling In Restaurants Make A Difference To Consumers?
Amid calls from public health and consumer advocacy groups for legislation that would require nutrition and calorie labeling on menus at fast-food and similar types of restaurants, a survey by researchers at the University of Vermont found significant numbers of people do not look at food labels now, and many are unable to use the information the labels contain. [click link for full article]

You’re eating the WRONG fruit and veg!
Research shows even 'healthy' foods lack key ingredients to fight disease. We know that eating five portions of fruit and veg a day can help protect against cancer, but if we're not eating the right sort, it could be a waste of time

Cut Portion Sizes To Fight Obesity, Urges FDA-Funded Report
An FDA-funded report recommends that food-serving establishments cut portion sizes in a drive to combat America's growing obesity problem. The report, titled 'Keystone Forum on Away-From-Home Foods - Opportunities for Preventing Weight Gain and Obesity' suggests that the USA's 900,000 food serving establishments could make a significant contribution towards fighting obesity. 64% of Americans are considered to be overweight, 30% are obese. [click link for full article]