Suggestions that a UK Health 'watchdog' suggests that the obesity 'epidemic' may be alleviated by getting food suppliers to reduce portion sizes by 20% seem a tad optimistic (www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5465997/Britain-needs-diet-calorie-count-says-health-chief.html). It is certainly true that being over-weight is unhealthy and results in rocketing costs for the health service. It is also certain that many people find it difficult to work out precisely how many calories they are ingesting (especially with no or confusing labelling). I suspect, however, that any such change will result in people getting less food for the same money. Another possibility is that more people will be encouraged to 'super-size' their portions or simply buy two portions.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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