Fat chance

摘要

A few months ago, Tendring DC leisure centre manager Chris French experienced one of the most rewarding moments in his career. A 14-year-old girl, for whom he had set up a fitness programme, took part in her school sports day for the first time. The event might not sound like a huge achievement, but it was a major milestone. The youngster had been dangerously overweight and had never taken part in sports days before. She did so, thanks to Tendring's anti-obesity project which improved both her fitness and self-confidence. Obesity in England is nearing epidemic proportions, with one in five adults and up to one in 10 six-year-olds classed as seriously overweight.