In Northern Ireland, more than half the population is overweight. We all need a little fat in our diets – however, too much fat can lead to unwanted weight gain and increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other major health problems.

Most of us need to cut down on the amount of fat we eat. This can be difficult as most of the fat we consume is hidden in foods such as processed meat products, eg pies, sausages, burgers, pastry, crisps, tray bakes, cakes and biscuits. For more information, check out our fats and sugars sections in the side menu.