Obesity or overweight occurs when there is an imbalance between caloric intake and the energy burnt. The prevalence of childhood obesity has been on the increase in the last decade. In England,

Our society, with the western diet that is high in fat, cholesterol, sugar and abundant in processed foods, is an environment that promotes obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, these factors

We know that with increasing weight people can develop a number of medical and psychological problems. People who have a high body mass index, that is who are obese are more prone