Why we just can't stop eating: the complex truth behind obesity
23 July 2018Obesity is often characterised as nothing more than greed and lack of willpower. The truth is far more complex.
Neighbourhoods with more takeaways amplify social inequalities in unhealthy eating and obesity
11 May 2016People who live or work near to a greater number of takeaway outlets are more likely to eat more takeaway food and to be overweight, but new research indicates that neighbourhoods that are saturated with fast food outlets may be particularly unhealthy for people who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Opinion: Local takeaways create a double burden for obesity
11 May 2016Thomas聽Burgoine and聽Pablo聽Monsivais (Centre for Diet and Activity Research) discuss how takeaways can make social inequality worse.
