Forbes – Nick Morrison
“The world is in the grip of an obesity epidemic. And yet obesity is not the biggest problem. Evidence suggests that it is not the calories we consume that we should be really worried about, it’s our inactivity…Increasing urbanisation, desk-bound jobs and a sedentary lifestyle all mean we are getting much less exercise than we used to, despite our gym memberships. And the problem starts in childhood…Schools cannot do this on their own. Parents must be on board to encourage their children put down their tablets and get active. But schools have a crucial role in instilling a love of sport and developing active habits that could last a lifetime.”(more)