title: Government initiatives to tackle the obesity epidemic.
abstract: This article highlights the prevalence of obesity in the UK and the associated health costs. It discusses the attempts the government is making to halt the growth of the 'obesogenic' society and summarises practical tips and interventions of use when advising individuals on obesity issues.
authors.affiliation: Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fisher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D015444:Exercise; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology