Average European is overweight.

Only 38% of EU citizens consider themselves to be overweight.
However, the latest figures show that the average citizen in 20 EU countries is overweight, according to a European Commission poll of about 1,000 people in each of the 25 EU member states.
The Maltese and the Greeks are the heavyweights of Europe. The Maltese recorded the highest average BMI (body mass index) at 26.6. The Italians recorded the lowest, at 24.3.
The average Briton - like the average European - is slightly over the ideal weight.
A BMI of between 18.5 and 25 is considered healthy, between 25 and 30 overweight and above 30 obese.

Obesity is a growing problem in the rich countries. It is linked to a range of health problems, including heart disease.
Obesity is measured by calculating body mass index (BMI).
Click here to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI)

What causes obesity?
Most blamed a sedentary life with very little physical exercise.
Less than one third said they engaged in regular "intensive" physical activity.
A large majority - 85% - said public authorities should play a stronger role in fighting obesity.

Read the whole BBC story here.

SLIMMEST COUNTRIES
Italy - 24.3
France - 24.5
Austria - 24.8
Poland - 24.8
Netherlands - 24.9
Slovakia - 25.0
Belgium - 25.1
Latvia - 25.1
Estonia - 25.2
Czech Rep - 25.2

EUROPE'S HEAVYWEIGHTS
Malta - 26.6
Greece - 25.9
Finland - 25.8
Luxembourg - 25.7
Hungary - 25.6
Cyprus - 25.6
Lithuania - 25.5
Slovenia - 25.5
Denmark - 25.5
UK - 25.4

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