LONDON - The British government is determined to force its people to lose weight and wants this to happen fast.
"Obesity is one of the greatest long-term health challenges that we face as a country. It not only puts a strain on our National Health Service and care system, but it also piles pressure on our bodies, making us more vulnerable to many diseases, including, of course, coronavirus," says British Health Secretary Matthew Hancock, who unveiled this week a slew of measures intended to "help people make healthier choices" in the food they consume.
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