13th Mar 2024 - 07:00
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Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall criticised the Government for doing ‘next to nothing’ to tackle obesity when appearing on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, it was reported by The Guardian.
During the programme he clashed with the UK Health Secretary Victoria Atkins over the Government’s obesity strategy. He said: “Treating obesity is the single biggest cost to the NHS.
“[There are] a raft of policies, of levers that you could be pulling to address the obesity crisis. You’re not pulling any of them. You’ve done next to nothing to help [the] ailing, struggling, sick citizens of the UK find healthier food.”
Last year the Government confirmed rules banning multibuy deals on foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar including buy one get one free deals will be delayed for another two years until October 2025.
Atkins stated the Government was committed to tackling obesity, but as part of a wider scheme to prevent illness.