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The aim is to understand the rising prevalence of obesity in Britain and its contributing factors.

August 12, 1995BMJOpen Access

Obesity in Britain: gluttony or sloth?

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Review explores obesity causation in Britain, highlighting the roles of diet and physical activity.

The aim is to understand the rising prevalence of obesity in Britain and its contributing factors.
Analysis of obesity trends over the past decade.
Examination of dietary intake and physical activity levels.
Evaluation of existing prevention and treatment strategies.
Obesity rates have doubled in the past decade, despite a significant decline in average energy intake in Britain.
Evidence suggests that reduced physical activity may be a more critical factor than diet in rising obesity rates.

Prentice et al. (1995) studied this question.

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