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"There were 43 million children under the age of five classed as overweight or obese in 2013.
Jamie Oliver says that we're in the throws of a "global obesity epidemic". And judging by these figures from the World Health Organisation, he'd be right.
In answer to the world's alarming obesity problem, Oliver has launched his biggest campaign ever: a global petition which sets out to persuade the governments of G20 countries to provide their nations’ children with the "basic human right” of food education in schools.
The petition has been backed by the likes of Usain Bolt, Kylie Minogue, Ryan Reynolds and Matthew McConaughey, and so far, the celebrity chef has garnered over one million signatures.
"You really can’t underestimate people power," ... "Over the years, I've worked with many leaders and politicians, and the one thing they've all consistently voiced is that if we demand change, they’ll action it."
Obesity is a major global issue and it's something which can no longer be ignored. It's also a matter which is incredibly close to Oliver's heart.
"The bottom line is the next generation will live shorter lives than their parents if nothing is done to rectify these alarming stats," he says.
"Something is seriously wrong with our relationship with food and we need to act now before our health services around the world become overwhelmed by the effects of preventable diet-related disease."
Oliver believes that getting people to sign his petition will mark the first step towards changing the world.
"That’s a bold statement I know, but I’m confident that by harnessing our unified, global voice, we have the power to shape the future," he adds."
Read More Here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/05/14/food-revolution-day-jamie-oliver-petition-childhood-obesity_n_7284004.html
Sign The Food Revolution Petition Here:
https://www.change.org/p/jamie-oliver-needs-your-help-fighting-for-food-education-foodrevolutionday
Just seen this which you may want to read:
168. Beware Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution!
link here:
http://vernerwheelock.com/?p=789
Jamie Oliver says that we're in the throws of a "global obesity epidemic". And judging by these figures from the World Health Organisation, he'd be right.
In answer to the world's alarming obesity problem, Oliver has launched his biggest campaign ever: a global petition which sets out to persuade the governments of G20 countries to provide their nations’ children with the "basic human right” of food education in schools.
The petition has been backed by the likes of Usain Bolt, Kylie Minogue, Ryan Reynolds and Matthew McConaughey, and so far, the celebrity chef has garnered over one million signatures.
"You really can’t underestimate people power," ... "Over the years, I've worked with many leaders and politicians, and the one thing they've all consistently voiced is that if we demand change, they’ll action it."
Obesity is a major global issue and it's something which can no longer be ignored. It's also a matter which is incredibly close to Oliver's heart.
"The bottom line is the next generation will live shorter lives than their parents if nothing is done to rectify these alarming stats," he says.
"Something is seriously wrong with our relationship with food and we need to act now before our health services around the world become overwhelmed by the effects of preventable diet-related disease."
Oliver believes that getting people to sign his petition will mark the first step towards changing the world.
"That’s a bold statement I know, but I’m confident that by harnessing our unified, global voice, we have the power to shape the future," he adds."
Read More Here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/05/14/food-revolution-day-jamie-oliver-petition-childhood-obesity_n_7284004.html
Sign The Food Revolution Petition Here:
https://www.change.org/p/jamie-oliver-needs-your-help-fighting-for-food-education-foodrevolutionday
Just seen this which you may want to read:
168. Beware Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution!
link here:
http://vernerwheelock.com/?p=789
...And of course,anyone whose been following Jamie for the last 20 years will know he sure loves his carbs! Pasta,Risotto rice,spuds,Ciabatta breads et al...No mention of those being restricted in the quest for combatting obesity and it is time Jamie and his advisors got up to speed on the role of carbohydrates in the diet and it's implications.
