article_snippet: It is estimated that a quarter of adults in the UK are obese although this is projected to increase to almost two thirds by 2050.
article_snippet: The condition is thought to cost the health service and economy £16 billion a year through medical treatment, sick days and benefits.
article_snippet: Overweight and obesity is an enormous concern for the health service in England, obesity has a huge personal health cost to the individual and the financial impact of dealing with obesity and obesity associated conditions and obesity associated conditions is creating a significant burden on the NHS.
article_snippet: In 21st century Britain most people are less active than recommended for good health and it is all too easy to eat more calories than we need – weight gain is unfortunately all too common.
article_snippet: Only yesterday the head of the NHS Simon Stevens launched an initiative that will very overweight patients referred for cookery classes and Zumba keep fit sessions.
highlights_snippet: Hopes advice will cut the numbers of overweight people in the UK .