Oliver On Obesity

TV chef Jamie Oliver is back for his new campaign against global obesity crisis.

16:50 30 March 2015

TV chef Jamie Oliver takes on global obesity crisis and encourages children to ditch junk food and start eating healthy. He also launched a new petition calling for improved food education in schools around the world. The petition, which was launched just last week, has already been signed more than 60,000 times. 

 

In the petition addressed to governments of G20 countries, Oliver said: "I urgently need your help to make a real difference.”

 

"We're currently facing a global obesity epidemic, with 42 million children under the age of five either overweight or obese across the world.

 

"The bottom line is the next generation will live shorter lives than their parents if nothing is done to rectify these alarming stats.

 

"So I'm asking that you to do two simple things - first, please sign this petition to show your support for compulsory practical food education in schools across the world, then, most importantly, share it via your social networks.

 

"It's essential that we arm future generations with the life skills they urgently need in order to lead healthier, happier, more productive lives.