Why “Just Eat Less and Move More” Is a Dangerous Myth: The Real Causes of Obesity in the UK

Debunking the Simplistic Solutions to Obesity and Addressing the Complex Societal Issues Behind the UK’s Public Health Crisis

"Just eat less and move more."

The apparent magic bullet for solving the obesity crisis, beloved by fitness gurus, Twitter nutritionists, and everyone who’s ever glanced at a salad and felt superior. It’s the kind of simplistic advice that’s thrown around like confetti at a wedding, as if years of research into public health, psychology, and socio-econom…