Childhood obesity a “time bomb”

Responding to analysis from the LGA that concluded 1 in 25 children in England aged 10 or 11 are severely obese, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Councillor Wendy Rider said "This analysis should sound an alarm bell. Healthy eating and lifestyle choices start in childhood, but too many children are starting down the wrong path."

Wendy added "The national obesity crisis is putting significant strain on our NHS. Unless action is taken we are sitting on an obesity time bomb that will only increase pressure on services. Liberal Democrats would develop a strategy to tackle childhood obesity, including more money for active travel, restricting the marketing of junk food to children and closing loopholes in the sugary drinks tax."