It is to become compulsory for 11 to 14 year olds to be able "to cook a tomato sauce" announced Ed Balls, School Secretary, as he introduced new labour plans to tackle obesity. The Government will fund the training of eight hundred new cookery teachers in the next two to three years making practical cooking skills part of the national curriculum from 2011. Students will be able to "do shepherds pie, or chilli con carne ... or do a simple curry", he continued, while inviting members of the public to suggest healthy, easy to prepare dishes. (Ed, how about Tomato Sauce?)

Critics of the scheme point out the fact that physical activities aren't compulsory, and physical exercise may be more effective in fighting obesity trends among the young.

Meanwhile, a giant picture of Gordon Brown was delivered to Downing Street today for approval by the PM. It's rumoured the image will be permanently displayed on London Bridge, in a similar way to the portrait of Chairman Mao in the Forbidden City, Beijing.

I am sick of this debate and all the resources and energy being devoted to tackling obesity.

Obesity is caused by eating the wrong food.

You are going to get fat, then fatter, then fatter still, and finally obese if you indulge in

1. 10x 2 liters of coke or and other fizz
2. Chips and Burgers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
3. Chips and whatever is there for supper (deep fried Mars Bar seems popular)
4. Snacks comprising of crisps,choclate,coke,buns,sweets generally.

everyday from the age of six.

Add to this sitting/lying (perferred option) on a couch either watching telly all day or playing games on the play station will add to your obesity.

So fatty get off your arse, exercise regularly, eat fruit (if you d'ont know what they are or look like ask your doctor for pictures) and vegtables(again consult doctor if unsure) regularly, and for feck sake this is not DNA that is causing your obesity, it is stupidity and laziness, on your part.

Take responsibilty for yourself and if your a parent take responsibilty for the welfare of your children.