Can we reverse the trend? A new report contains alarming statistics about the number of people who are badly overweight. But some interesting countermeasures are being proposed.
Obesity now greater global risk than hunger
Heavy duty: Roughly 159 million children and 879 million adults are now officially obese. Glossary
Obese - For adults, obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more. A BMI of 25 or more is classed as overweight.
Diabetes - A medical condition causing there to be too much sugar in the blood.
Eritrea - A country in the Horn of Africa that won its independence from Ethiopia in 1993. It has one of the worst human rights records in the world.
Bygone - Past.
Prosperity - Having lots of wealth and success.
Nutrients - Substances that plants and animals need to live and grow. The six essential nutrients our bodies need are vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, water, and carbohydrates.
Subsidies - Money given by the state or another body to help keep prices low.
Norm - The standard or usual way things are done.