The battle for people’s health appears to be shifting its focus: with obesity rather than smoking becoming the main concern. Schools are increasingly expected to play their part but what approach should they take? And what action is required beyond the school gates to encourage the one in five children classed as obese to enjoy better health?
Recently, a young campaigner working with the EYTO project – European Youth Tackling Obesity – hit the nail on the head: “I have always thought about healthy lifestyles only in one way – how to lose weight. Now I see that it’s more complex. It’s also about your motivation, about your emotions and your whole life.”
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