The UK obesity epidemic is on the rise and recent reports show that the killer fat, known as trans fat, which is found in a variety of food products, will not be banned by the government.
Responsible for as many as 7,000 premature deaths every year and for contributing to the growing obesity problem in the UK, the official health watch dog NICE (the National Institute for Clinical Excellence), has called for a ban on the dangerous fat which is blamed for high cholesterol and for clogging arteries.
With heart attacks and as many as 40,000 early deaths a year linked to junk food high in fat, salt and also trans fats, people in the UK are consuming these unhealthy ingredients on a regular basis.
Food products such as biscuits, sweets, fast food and ready meals all contain high levels of sugar along with the deadly trans fat and many people are consuming them on a daily basis, increasing their weight to a dangerously unsafe level and harming their health in the process.
As a result many food companies have reduced the amount of bad fats found in their products, but despite this cut back, trans fats can still be found in fast foods, cakes, pastries and also pies.
Earlier this year research from Harvard Medical School proposed that reducing trans fat consumption would mean 11,000 fewer heart attacks along with 7000 fewer premature deaths every year in the UK.
Those worried about their weight can come to The Hospital Group for a consultation with an expert bariatric surgeon.
David Ross, Chief Executive of The Hospital Group said: “So many foods contain hidden fat and sugar, making it hard to lose weight. It’s truly worrying when people eat trans fats on a regular basis contributing to their substantial weight gain and health problems.
“Despite best efforts, some people will need a helping hand to shed those unwanted pounds. Obesity surgery is by no means an easy option, but can provide lasting, dramatic results, which can change a person’s life and help them to adopt a healthier lifestyle.”
The Hospital Group is committed to providing the very highest standards in weight loss surgery and all procedures are performed by an expert medical team in state-of-the-art facilities that are second to none.
