Rejected petition Have the government re-evaluate the new measures for the 'obesity strategy'

I'm proposing that they put a more practical solution in place, for example:

1. Make the sugar/alcohol free option more available.
2. Weight loss surgery should be more accessible on the NHS.
3. Reduce the cost of gym membership.
4. Make the healthy option more affordable.

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The government has failed to consider that most people can't afford to live a healthier lifestyle. A BBC reporter, has said that obesity is more likely an issue in deprived areas.
The new measures are harmful to those who have eating disorders. According to NHS digital, there were 11,117 hospital admissions directly for obesity in 2018/19 & 16,489 admissions in the same year for eating disorders. Living in a society where calorie counting & diet culture is the norm won't help.

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You may wish to sign these petitions:

Review proposed obesity measures to help those with eating disorders: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333039

Stop the plan to include calorie counts on menus: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/332940

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Date submitted 31 July 2020
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