{"id":4710,"date":"2018-04-09T11:16:03","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T11:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westminsterradio.net\/?p=4710"},"modified":"2018-04-09T11:16:03","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T11:16:03","slug":"harrow-expected-to-further-tackle-the-obesity-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/radio\/harrow-expected-to-further-tackle-the-obesity-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Harrow Expected to Further Tackle the Obesity Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Residents doing sports in Harrow Recreation Ground \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Taken by: Qilin Dou<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThey can still be further\u201d, residents feel after the Harrow Council has been reported to promote schemes in face of obesity crisis.<\/p>\n

The act of councils playing a more active role in tackling health problems comes after a warning that the country\u2019s obesity levels remain worryingly high.<\/p>\n

Research carried out by Public Health England (PHE) found that almost two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese, according to HarrowTimes.<\/p>\n

The BBC also reported that the public has been told \u201cto go on a diet\u201d with health officials urging the food industry to start using healthier ingredients and encourage the public to opt for calorie foods.<\/p>\n

To tackle the country\u2019s obesity problem, a Sugar Tax initiative has just been introduced on 6th this month. Manufacturers have to pay a levy on soft drinks exceeding the recommended allowance of sugar content.<\/p>\n

With different programs targeted at diverse groups of people, the domestic calorie consumption is hoped to cut down 20% by 2024.<\/p>\n

To answer the call of tackling the obesity crisis, the Harrow council has promoted similar schemes to encourage residents\u2019 healthier diet and lifestyle.<\/p>\n

A program named \u2018Harrow Health Walks\u2019 has been promoted, along with cycling courses, parkrun activities and other referral programs to get more residents active.<\/p>\n

According to the official website of Harrow Health Walks program, around 300 people every month are already walking their way in Harrow.<\/p>\n

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Information about Harrow Health Walks program and Harrow parkrun posted \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Taken by: Qilin Dou<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We spoke to local residents to see how they feel about what has the Harrow council promoted to combat the obesity problem.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecently they have improved some courts that are near to us, or in the process of doing that,\u201d said a local resident, Rebecca Arcan, \u201cbut I think they can still be further.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nathan Addington, a university student living in Harrow told us:<\/p>\n

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Except for information and advices on being active, sports and fitness, the council has also posted some suggestions online about building a healthier diet. Residents are suggested to get a balanced diet, and to restrict the portion size of food. Read more on harrow.gov.uk<\/u><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Another local resident, Katharine Johns, gave her opinions on how the community can combat obesity on individual level:<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2018\/04\/Katharine-Johns-1.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Report by: Qilin Dou<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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