We are often concerned about our health and well-being. Using the information in this section and elsewhere, prepare a set of information posters about how to keep healthy.

Government research has shown that many people in Britain are becoming overweight and unhealthy. ”Tackling Obesity in England - 2001”, a report from the National Audit Office, concluded that there is a problem of obesity among the British population. 1 in 5 adults are obese. This has increased greatly since 1980 and looks set to be 1 in 4 by 2010. Already British figures are the highest in Europe.

What do you think has caused this to happen in Britain? What can be done to make things change for the better?

Some doctors and hospitals have discussed a very controversial idea that they will only treat people who try to look after themselves, either by losing weight or by stopping smoking. Do you think this is fair? Prepare an argument either for or against this idea.

Some medical experts are becoming concerned with how teenagers are coping with health problems, especially stress and worries. What do you think are the main things teenagers worry about? What can be done to help teenagers cope with these worries?