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Article: Burger barmy; This hospital is at the forefront of the fight on obesity. . . so why on earth does it have a Burger King?
- Article from:
- The Mail on Sunday (London, England)
- Article date:
- August 22, 2004
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Byline: RACHEL ELLIS
A HOSPITAL that specialises in tackling obesity was slammed last night for having a Burger King on its premises.
Doctors at Southampton General Hospital are continually warning patients against food that is high in fat, sugar and salt.
Yet sick people have to pass the Burger King while on their way to receive treatment for heart disease and other illnesses linked to a poor diet.
Ironically, on a wall just yards from the diner hangs a Government poster giving advice on healthy eating.
Southampton General Hospital consultant Dr Peter Betts told a House of Commons inquiry last year how obesity in children, caused in part by fast foods, ...