London Metropolitan University

The Mayor of London and London Metropolitan University have joined forces to host an event and launch a report which look at methods used in New York and London to fight childhood obesity.

The event will draw on research in ‘ObesCities’ a new report by the London Metropolitan University and City University of New York, which details flab fighting initiatives used in both cities. Guests will also discuss ways the Mayor’s Health Inequalities Strategy can promote healthier lifestyles and make it easier for children and families in London to make better choices.

The seminar will open with a presentation from the authors of the report and an expert panel will offer their thoughts on what more London can do. Guest speakers will include Rosie Boycott, Chair of London Food, who will discuss the need for more sustainable food growth to promote healthy food choices and local food growing projects. Pamela Chesters, the Mayoral adviser on Health and Youth Opportunities will discuss ways the Mayor’s office can challenge food providers to offer a better range of appetising menus.