Obesity is one of the most common health problems in the UK, affecting around one quarter of adults and a fifth of children aged 10-11.
It's considered an "epidemic" in Europe, and it's estimated that it causes 200,000 cancer cases and 1.2 million deaths, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
It's likely that Britain will soon be the top country in Europe for obesity cases behind Israel, Malta and Turkey, according to Sky News.
The Covid-19 pandemic has played a part in the rise in cases, with many people not exercising as much and eating more unhealthy foods.
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