First major survey of Britain’s attitudes on obesity published

As part of the British Social Attitudes survey, Public Health England (PHE) included a set of questions to understand the public’s view on obesity related issues.

The results show that people tend to underestimate their own weight, and struggle to identify the point at which someone becomes obese. The results suggest the normalisation of being overweight or obese in society.

PHE plans to use the findings to inform its future work.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-major-survey-of-britains-attitudes-on-obesity-published