Almost 24 million adults in the UK today are overweight or obese. If trends continue, by 2010 one in four of us may be obese. Levels of obesity have trebled in England over the past 20 years and they are still rising. A poor diet may contribute to the increased risk of diseases such as heart disease and stroke, bowel cancer, and diabetes.
Sandwiches are a firm favourite and may make up a large proportion of a person's daily eating. Sandwiches can therefore have an impact on a person’s health.
The Foods Standards Agency say that more people are looking to make healthier choices when deciding what to eat. The Food Safety Team at Leeds City Council aim to help people make better choices when eating out and issue an Award to sandwich shops who participate.