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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

The ‘ridiculous’ eating trend raising Prue Leith’s ire

  • Prue Leith has criticised "ridiculous" portion sizes in Britain, linking them to rising childhood obesity rates.
  • The Great British Bake Off judge is advocating for teaching children to cook nutritious meals to combat the reliance on processed foods.
  • Ms Leith highlights Japan's low childhood obesity rates, attributing them to school-provided healthy meals made with fresh ingredients and stricter regulations on processed foods in schools.
  • She contrasts this with the UK government's focus on tax revenue from unhealthy foods, rather than what she sees as long-term health solutions.
  • Ms Leith suggests that unhappiness and emotional eating contribute to overconsumption, noting the higher obesity prevalence in deprived areas.

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Prue Leith hits out at ‘alarming’ eating trend

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