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Calorie consumption

Public Health England estimates that the average man in England is consuming around 300 calories a day more than they would need were they a healthy body weight.

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Calorie consumption
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Consuming too much sugar
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Choosing short-term pleasure over long-term health
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Disconnecting appetite from need and satiety
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Eating a price-led rather than a nutrition-led diet
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Intake around 5% higher than Estimated Average Requirement for adults
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Long term downward trend in total energy intake from all food & drink
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Type of calories consumed is significant (as well the quantity)
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Better balance between energy intake and energy expenditure
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Not building exercise into daily life
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