EXPERTS PROPOSE FAT CONTROL MEASURES

A British team of experts proposes a range of tough anti-fat measures:

*Printing a helpline numbers for advice with all clothes sold with a waist of more than 40in for men and 37in for boys, women’s garments with a waist of more than 35in or size 16 or above, and more than 31in for girls

*Banning the placement of sweets and fatty snacks at or near shop tills and at children’s eye level

*Taxing processed foods that are high in sugar or saturated fat

*Introducing health checks for all school leavers, both primary and secondary

*Allowing new urban roads only if they have cycle lanes

*Establishing a dedicated central agency responsible for all aspects of obesity

Why not just tax people according to Body Mass Index? That should get people to put down their forks.