We are getting too fat for our planet, according to a new study reported in the Telegraph. Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have estimated that global adult population weighs 287 million tons. 15 million of that is due to people being overweight and 3.5 million is obesity. Most of the extra weight is concentrated in the richest countries, with the US being the worst offender. Britain comes in at 18th – responsible for 3% of the extra fat despite being home to only 1% of the world's population. Professor Ian Roberts, who led the research, believes that ‘fatness' contributes to climate change by effectively enlarging our populations. He said: ‘Unless we tackle both population and fatness our chances are slim.' (Pun intended?) And if that's got you feeling flabby, you might want to check the Daily Mail for the ‘healthiest meal ever'. Researchers collated over 4,000 health claims used by food manufacturers and supermarkets, narrowed those down to the only 222 that were judged to have scientific justification, and then concocted a ‘superdinner'. The extra-nutritious menu includes a salmon terrine starter packed with Omega 3 and docosahexaenoic acid, and ends with a live yoghurt blancmange to aid digestion. And you're even allowed hot chocolate! The Guardian reports on the ‘scandal of mental illness': a report published by the London School of Economics has suggested that only a quarter of those who need mental healthcare are getting it. The report, compiled by economists, psychologists, doctors and NHS staff, argues that nearly half of the adult population's ill health is caused by mental illness and that millions of pounds are wasted by not addressing that root cause. Mental health receives only 13% of the NHS budget while mental illness accounts for nearly half of absenteeism at work and people on incapacity benefits. In the last quarter of 2011, there were 6.1 million people with anxiety or depression in England but only 13,100 (2.1%) received talking therapy. Lord Layard, who leads the Mental Health Policy Group, said: ‘If local NHS commissioners want to improve their budgets, they should all be expanding their provision of psychological therapy.'
Van
Archive
-
▼
2012
(117)
-
▼
June
(25)
- Animal-human hybrid stickers invading Parisian str...
- EURO 2012 POSTERS BY DAVID WATSON
- AWARE2 gigapixel camera
- American street artist Frank Shepard Fairey works ...
- George Washington's copy of US constitution sells ...
- ASTON MARTIN ONE-77
- Entitled "Cock and Bull," this showpiece by Britis...
- Edward Burtynsky Photographs Farming in Monegros S...
- How to cook moules marinières
- Amateur Hypnotist Gets a Bunch of Girls Stuck in a...
- Assange seeks political asylum
- Adidas cancels release of controversial shackle sn...
- MALIBU is a 50m motor yacht delivered by the world...
- Superyachts@holmesandco-london.com Feadship – De ...
- Humans are too fat for the planet, the 'healthiest...
- Police study Murdoch's 'secret' iPhone account
- experimental seating furniture
- THE BUTLER ORGANIZER
- NOBODY DIED FROM LACK OF SLEEP, AA MYTHs
- Man stranded in desert builds motorcycle out of hi...
- Bank of England meets amid talk of £50bn stimulus
- Europe is on the verge of financial chaos.
- A Facebook crime every 40 minutes
- Prince Philip in hospital
- Luka Rocco Magnotta, the 'Canadian Psycho,' arrest...
-
▼
June
(25)
Categories
Translate
Popular Posts
-
21-5 Million. BUILDER Amels LOA 50.00m / 164’ YEAR ...
-
Rule of Life is an intentional pattern of spiritual disciplines that provides structure and direction for growth in holiness. A Rule estab...
-
Portrait of George Washington, whose personal copy of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights fetched $9.8m at auction. Photograph: Stock Mon...
-
a photo series by david eger recreates famous photos and paintings with star wars figurines and handcrafted sets above: 'troopers raisin...
-
A Trail of Ink: Tracking a Rare Tattoo-Related Infection An uncommon skin infection led to a doctor's investigation into tainted tattoo ...
-
Former Sun and News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks is expected to lift the lid on her close relationship with the Prime Minister in evid...
-
This 19th century Millbrook-area farm is listed with Candy Anderson of H.W. Guernsey Realtors in Millbrook for $9,750,000. The residence sit...
-
Shares in Standard Chartered PLC dropped sharply today as investors reacted to US charges that the bank was involved in laundering money for...
-
The BMW i3 concept car at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January. (John T. Greilick / Detroit News) BMW will sell cars over the Web for the f...
-
Jeremy Hunt, came under renewed pressure when the former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks disclosed an email appearing to s...
Popular Posts
-
21-5 Million. BUILDER Amels LOA 50.00m / 164’ YEAR ...
-
Rule of Life is an intentional pattern of spiritual disciplines that provides structure and direction for growth in holiness. A Rule estab...
-
Portrait of George Washington, whose personal copy of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights fetched $9.8m at auction. Photograph: Stock Mon...
-
a photo series by david eger recreates famous photos and paintings with star wars figurines and handcrafted sets above: 'troopers raisin...
-
A Trail of Ink: Tracking a Rare Tattoo-Related Infection An uncommon skin infection led to a doctor's investigation into tainted tattoo ...
-
Former Sun and News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks is expected to lift the lid on her close relationship with the Prime Minister in evid...
-
This 19th century Millbrook-area farm is listed with Candy Anderson of H.W. Guernsey Realtors in Millbrook for $9,750,000. The residence sit...
-
Shares in Standard Chartered PLC dropped sharply today as investors reacted to US charges that the bank was involved in laundering money for...
-
The BMW i3 concept car at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January. (John T. Greilick / Detroit News) BMW will sell cars over the Web for the f...
-
Jeremy Hunt, came under renewed pressure when the former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks disclosed an email appearing to s...
Categories
'Queen of Disco' Donna Summer 'thought she became ill after inhaling 9/11 particles'
(1)
: People don't really want to grow up
(1)
A Facebook crime every 40 minutes
(1)
A million Britons live with the hell of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(1)
AA MYTHs
(1)
ARE YOU ADDICTED TO BUSYNESS ARE YOU A SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICT
(1)
Addicted to stress
(1)
Amateur Hypnotist Gets a Bunch of Girls Stuck in a Trance
(1)
Buddhism
(1)
Buddhist meditation
(1)
Diabetes drug makes brain cells grow
(1)
Edward Burtynsky Photographs Farming in Monegros Spain
(1)
Empathy
(1)
Monday 18 June 2012
Humans are too fat for the planet, the 'healthiest meal ever' and the 'scandal of mental illness'
Published :
03:29
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Van
Pageviews from the past week
Labels
000.
(2)
750
(2)
Locked Up Abroad is different.
(2)
This 19th century Millbrook-area farm is listed with Candy Anderson of H.W. Guernsey Realtors in Millbrook for $9
(2)
' arrested in Berlin
(1)
'Queen of Disco' Donna Summer 'thought she became ill after inhaling 9/11 particles'
(1)
A Facebook crime every 40 minutes
(1)
AA MYTHs
(1)
ASTON MARTIN ONE-77
(1)
AWARE2 gigapixel camera
(1)
Adidas cancels release of controversial shackle sneaker
(1)
Amateur Hypnotist Gets a Bunch of Girls Stuck in a Trance
(1)
American street artist Frank Shepard Fairey works on his latest piece
(1)
Andy Coulson was held today by Strathclyde Police
(1)
Animal-human hybrid stickers invading Parisian streets
(1)
Assange seeks political asylum
(1)
Bank of England meets amid talk of £50bn stimulus
(1)
Beastie Boys Co-Founder Adam Yauch Dead at 47
(1)
Brink's Mat the reason that Great Train Robber shot dead in Marbella
(1)
British tourist falls to her death from hotel balcony in Magalluf
(1)
Cheryl Cole Some might say I'm impatient
(1)
Coulson on Sheridan perjury charge
(1)
DAMIEN HIRST
(1)
David Cameron sent commiserations to Rebekah Brooks after she resigned as News International chief executive over the phone hacking scandal
(1)
Dog 'The Bounty Hunter' Chapman's Show Canceled
(1)
EURO 2012 POSTERS BY DAVID WATSON
(1)
Edward Burtynsky Photographs Farming in Monegros Spain
(1)
Envision
(1)
Euro break-up 'could wipe 50pc off London house prices'
(1)
Europe is on the verge of financial chaos.
(1)
FORMER Downing Street communications chief Andy Coulson has been arrested on suspicion of committing perjury during the Tommy Sheridan trial
(1)
George Washington's copy of US constitution sells for $9.8m
(1)
Greek far-right parties could end up with as much as 20 percent of the vote in Sunday's elections. The neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party has intensified the xenophobic atmosphere in the country.
(1)
Has to Call in an Expert for Help
(1)
How to cook moules marinières
(1)
Humans are too fat for the planet
(1)
Investigators are questioning Mexico's former deputy defence minister and a top army general for suspected links to organised crime
(1)
JPMorgan's Trading Loss Is Said to Rise at Least 50%
(1)
Jobseekers who reject help for alcohol and drug addiction face benefits cut
(1)
Julian Assange's fight to evade extradition to Sweden appears doomed despite stay of execution
(1)
Leveson - The Hunt is on
(1)
Low fare airline bmibaby to close
(1)
Luka Rocco Magnotta
(1)
MALIBU is a 50m motor yacht delivered by the world renowned Amels Shipyard in Holland
(1)
Man stranded in desert builds motorcycle out of his broken car
(1)
Metropolitan police anti-corruption unit investigated over payments
(1)
NOBODY DIED FROM LACK OF SLEEP
(1)
Police study Murdoch's 'secret' iPhone account
(1)
Prince Philip in hospital
(1)
Rebekah Brooks refused to name source of Brown son story
(1)
Rebekah Brooks to lift lid on David Cameron friendship
(1)
Rebekah Brooks turns screw on Jeremy Hunt with 'hacking advice' email
(1)
Rush for safe havens as euro fears rise
(1)
Shanda Interactive and Netease
(1)
THE BUTLER ORGANIZER
(1)
Three killed in northern Italy earthquake
(1)
above a shop in Turnpike Lane
(1)
experimental seating furniture
(1)
holmesandco-london.com
(1)
the 'Canadian Psycho
(1)
the 'healthiest meal ever' and the 'scandal of mental illness'
(1)
Resources
new
0 comments:
Post a Comment