Lack of Exercise, Not More Calories, to Blame for Obesity Epidemic

A lack of exercise is to blame for bulging waistlines and the obesity epidemic NOT eating more calories, a study finds.

A lack of exercise rather than diet is to blame for the obesity crisis, experts have warned.

A new study in the U.S. found activity levels have fallen dramatically in the last 20 years as average body mass index (BMI) increased and calorie intake remained the same.

Scientists said a drop in exercise and leisure time, especially among young women, may be responsible for rising obesity rates. Read more