In 35 to 65-year-olds, the average weight gain was more than 10lbs (4.6kg).
For 46% of those who reported weight gain, snacking and comfort eating were the main culprits.
Of those who gained weight since March 2020, 89% said it was important for them to introduce new healthier habits this summer. Nearly half said they wanted to have a healthier diet and 57% welcomed additional advice on eating more healthily, ideas for doing this on a budget and exercise routines.
Dr Alison Tedstone, PHE’s chief nutritionist, said: “The past 16 months have caused many to change their habits so it is not a surprise to see so many people reporting weight gain.
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England s CMO has urged the government to review whether GP shortages in some of the country s most deprived areas are driven by problems with current GP funding arrangements.
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Chief Medical Officer Annual Report 2021
Chief Medical Officer seeks national strategy to improve health of coastal communities
From:
21 July 2021
Chief Medical Officer’s 2021 Annual Report highlights the substantially higher burden of physical and mental health conditions in coastal communities
The health challenges of coastal towns are serious and today’s report shows there is more in common between them than their nearest inland neighbours
Key recommendations include proposals for a cross-government strategy, greater coastal deployment of healthcare staff and improved data collection
England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Chris Whitty has recommended a cross-government national strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of coastal communities, as part of his 2021 Annual Report.