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According to forecasts from the UK government, by 2050, 60% of men and 50% of women are predicted to be obese or overweight, making obesity a significant health concern for the British population.

In recent years, “Britain has become a nation where overweight is the norm,” and “the rate of increase in overweight and obesity, in children and adults, is striking,” according to the government’s research office.

If it isn’t fixed, obesity-related health problems like type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease will cost about £50 billion ($63.1 billion) annually.

A balanced and healthy diet is not always simple to maintain in the UK, though, where there is also a dilemma with the expense of living.

The 39-year-old Londoner Daniel Newman believes that the government might do more to assist those who are struggling with weight-related issues.

He claimed in an interview with Anadolu that the cost-of-living crisis prevents him from maintaining a balanced diet.

“I don’t make a lot of money to live on, therefore the cost of living is pretty difficult for me. If I want healthier foods, I have to spend more money to buy them (with) what I have to live on, which is difficult given the current situation.

Despite recent efforts to eat more healthfully, Newman claimed that in the past he preferred unhealthy but less expensive foods.

He claimed, “I used to eat quite a few pizzas, but (now) I’ve been eating a lot of pasta because it’s cheap.

Newman noted that those with low money can easily go to inexpensive fast food shops in every corner of London, confirming that a more affordable but less healthful diet is not good for them.

However, he added, “It’s not good for someone who is overweight like me, as it just adds weight.”

No future without action.

British people do not have a “good future” when it comes to obesity, according to Professor Paul Gately, vice chairman of Obesity UK.

According to Gately, the prevalence of obesity in the UK will continue to climb.

He claimed that throughout the previous 30 years, there had been a lot of discussions but little action. “So really what we are expecting to see over the next 20 to 30 years is a continued rise in obesity levels, health issues, and health inequalities as well.”

According to Gately, it is “incumbent upon the government to take action on this agenda and not talk about it but do real action.”

Real action, in his opinion, entails speaking with those who are obese to learn about their needs rather than assuming as a politician that “I know what’s best for you,” he continued.

Gately stated that the development of a program tailored to the requirements of fat individuals is essential and that “the government could do a lot.”

“Our government, the UK government, has had roughly 14 obesity-related programs during the past 20 years. Few of those have actually been put into practice.

“Yes, I do believe that the government should assist with that because there are numerous individuals who share my issues, including being overweight and struggling,” Newman concurred Gately.

‘Major challenge’: cost of life

Gately stated that the cost-of-living crisis is a “major challenge” and that they are engaged in work on a project to assist the obese in the midst of this crisis.

I’m incredibly lucky to be working on a study project where we’re looking at food insecurity for obese people, he said.

People are currently experiencing financial hardship, so when they enter a store or a retail setting, Gately said, “They frequently make bad decisions because they are thinking more about their wallet than their mind, and that is an apparent thing to do.

“So as part of this work, we’re trying to work with people who are living with obesity to find solutions, and there are solutions out there if people be more mindful and if supermarkets and retailers can start to get on board to make sure that the offers they give people that are considering their pocket, as well as their health.”

Pricing and accessibility

The vice chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Obesity, Baroness Joan Walmsley, concurred with Gately in telling Anadolu that “a large part of the problem lies with the price and availability of the food people eat.”

This is especially true for poorer people, for whom good food is both unavailable and out of their price range where they reside, according to Walmsley.

“Although highly processed foods are readily available and inexpensive, scientists warn that they are contributing to the nation’s obesity and health problems. Therefore, the food sector is to blame for the issue. By regulating food content and making sure that benefits are sufficient to enable all families to consume a nutritious diet, the government should take the lead in repairing our broken food system.

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