A report on obesity published by the House of Commons Health Committee tells us:

• The cost to the nation of physical inactivity and of tackling obesity is estimated to be £10.7 billion.
• The number of people classed as 'obese' is projected to rise to one in four by 2010.
• An increase in sedentary occupations has been identified as a major factor contributing to lower activity levels compared to previous generations.
• At present only 31% of adults are sufficiently active to feel health benefits.

Research by The Eating Disorders Association shows:

• An estimated 1.15 million men and women in the UK suffer from an eating disorder.

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