Eating less,not exercise,way to curb obesity,says leading surgeon

His comments came despite the scientifically proven fact that regular exercise results in a lower risk of many chronic diseases — including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

And his view also flies in the face of research that shows it can also boost self-esteem,mood,sleep quality and energy – as well as reduce risk of stress,depression,dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

“We are in the middle of the most serious epidemic to have hit this country for 100 years — the obesity epidemic. The cure is free – you just have to eat less,” the ‘Daily Mail’ quoted him as saying.