Learning points are:

• We are getting fatter and sicker. Why?
• Since the introduction of the low fat guidelines, we have become steadily fatter
• Sugar is the main enemy - not fat
• Processed food contains sugar, vegetable oils and grains - all arguably not conducive to good health
• J.E.R.F. - Just Eat Real Food
• The use of low carb diets has been very helpful for weight loss, reversal of Type 2 diabetes and the management of childhood epilepsy
• There is increasing interest in the use of low carb diets in the management of a number of other chronic diseases

Learning objectives

> You should be able to discuss why we are getting fatter and sicker

> You should be able to debate the use of low carb diets in the management of chronic diseases

> You should be able to describe the global burden of disease related to food and nutrition

> You should be able to analyze why the world has gotten fatter and sicker

> You should be able to address obesity and sickness