BOOK REVIEW: THE BIG FAT CONSPIRACY THE BIG FAT CONSPIRACY - An important new book by respected health writer, Melissa Sweet. Published by ABC Books.

Obesity is on everyone's lips - or so it seems in Australia where too many eat too much of the wrong foods and tip the scales at unhealthy levels. Author Melissa Sweet adopts a pragmatic self-help approach to the issue that is causing such concern in the modern world - and provides practical solutions aimed at changing poor lifestyle and eating patterns. Like shopping for fresh food in farmers' markets! So do your kids a favour, grab a shopping basket or trolley and head out to your nearest market ...If you walk or ride a bike just think how many extra calories that will burn!