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Originally Posted by Kizzy

I wish there was some ad campaign or something as things like this will just keep happening, even supposed 'health food' shops like Holland and Barratt are just cashing in on the latest diet fads like raspberry keytones and bootea. Boots stock fat, sugar and carb blockers so of course people will think quick fixes like this are acceptable dietary supplements, they're everywhere.

You're right Kizzy, they are everywhere.

Children need to be educated regarding health, and there should be a public health warning regarding diet pills, and the blockers you've mentioned.

There is no easy fix for losing weight, children/people need to understand that if they consume more calories than they burn off they will inevitably put on weight. And diet pills are not the answer.

I'm working hard with my 2 teens to try to educate them regarding food and exercise (not easy when 1 hates any physical exercise and that same 1 loves junk food!) But as her mum it's my duty to teach her.

It's not easy as we live in a fast food society.