The Healthy Weight Action Plan, unveiled by Health Minister Michael Scott yesterday, lists the following recommendations for a less obese Bermuda:

• Reformulate taxation structure to favour healthy foods over unhealthy foods

• Schools to implement nutrition policy

• Partner with Department of Transport to encourage decreased use of cars

• Partner with Ministry of Education to promote schools physical activity policy

• Vending machines in Government buildings to have only healthy options

• Partner with Department of Parks to promote increased use of parks, beaches and railway trails

• Partner with Corporation of Hamilton to promote a walking city

• Campaign to educate food vendors on benefits of promoting healthier foods

• Encourage use of stairs instead of elevators in Government and businesses

• Social marketing campaign to educate the public on the dangers of obesity and the benefits of increased physical activity and healthy eating

• Promote Wellness Clubs in schools

• Train health workers in counselling obese patients

• Partner with physicians to promote clinical preventative services

• Develop stronger ties with editors, reporters and personalities in radio, TV and print media