Number of takeaways in line with rise of obesity
by David Gazet fast food outlets in areas of deprivation. There are 5,800 takeaway shops in the South East, while across the country the local authority with the highest number of them is the East Midlands, which has 1,058 fast food establishments. Dr Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at PHE, said: “More than a fifth of adults and children eat takeaway meals at home more than once a week which is contributing to the nation’s obesity epidemic. “Some councils are already trying to limit the number of new takeaways, particularly around schools.
“PHE encourages other authorities to follow in their footsteps as a healthy environment is a core part of tackling childhood obesity.”