Extra readings

Question 1

(Wansink et al. 2007).

Answer 1

The French Paradox is so-called because the French consume a diet which is relatively higher in fat and alcohol, yet maintain a much lower prevalence of obesity than Americans

individual feelings of satiety, and ended a meal when they felt full

Question 2

UK House of Commons Health Committee (2004) estimates an annual combined obesity-related cost to the economy of…

Answer 2

£3.3–3.7 billion from direct treatment costs and the indirect cost of premature mortality, sickness absence and lost years of productivity.