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Big Picture on Obesity

This issue in the 'Big Picture' series reviews the causes, health consequences, and personal and social impact of obesity, and how it might be tackled.

  • How is body weight controlled?
  • Why is the incidence of obesity increasing?
  • What is the impact on people and society?
  • What can be done about it?
  • Whose responsibility should it be?

Exclusive online articles

Learn more with exclusive, additional content for use with the print version of 'Big Picture on Obesity'.

Student activity

Learn while playing this interactive game about nature, nurture and obesity

A-level curriculum matching

Discover how the topics covered in this issue relate to the curriculum.

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