I'll eat what I like

I am sick to death of politicians telling me that I will get sick and die if I don't do what I am told. The anti-obesity campaign is just the latest in the line of "healthy edicts" from on high at Holyrood.

I don't deny that obesity is a problem. As always, the answer is in education. Take all that money to be spent on enforcing legislation against food producers and give it to schools. Make Friday afternoon a life skills afternoon where cookery, among other life skills, could be taught.

I'm going to Glasgow next month to hear Scottish Opera. I will definitely have a curry. I may have a pre-theatre pizza at my favourite chain. That is my right. You won't find any processed food in my well stocked kitchen cupboards and I've never eaten a readymeal in my life. I deserve my treat and I won't be bullied by any politicians, especially the chubby ones.

ANNE M KEENAN

Roshven

Lochailort

How is the Scottish Government going to reduce obesity in children (your report, 23 February) when we are failing to provide the majority of school-age children with two hours of physical education per week?

Investing in and maintaining infrastructure is also crucial in appealing to children and to adults, and to keep activity levels from further decline.

Tackling poor diet is a more sensitive issue. Continuing education about the benefits of a balanced diet is essential, but some of the measures proposed by the strategy are ridiculous. Furthermore, they will likely irk the Scottish public into not conforming.

Perhaps the government should consider statutory purchases of land and release it for allotments. Individuals can then grow their own food, get sufficient exercise and improve their overall sense of wellbeing.

CAMPBELL EVANS

Comiston Drive

Edinburgh