IN SEARCH OF A BODY BEAUTIFUL

1 Social media is notorious for popularising largely unachievable (and probably unhealthy) ‘body trends’ that rely on have extremely low body fat or posing in awkward ways. Which of the following is NOT a real one… a The thigh gap b The ab crack c Ham arms d Bikini bridge 2 There were high hopes for British diving star Tom Daley in this year’s Rio Olympics, but he missed out on a gold medal in two events. What medal did he win? 3 Augmented reality smartphone app Pokemon Go became a worldwide obsession and an unlikely fitness trend. The singleplayer game, in which users seek out and imprison cartoon monsters, involves walking to different locations in a bid to ‘catch em all’. One champion player, 32-year-old father-of-four Sam Clark, clocked up 140 miles and managed to lose how much weight while playing? 4 Hygge, the Scandinavian healthy living trend, became hugely popular in Britain this year, spawning numerous bestselling books. What does the word ‘hygge’ translate as? a Being warm and cosy b Being blonde and genetically blessed

c Eating herrings for every meal 5 In August, the Government published its strategy for combating the increasing problem of childhood obesity. It was roundly criticised for being too moderate, including a mandatory target for daily exercise in school. According to the plan, for how long each day should children be exercising at school?

Dr ElliE CANNoN 1. Type 1 diabetes. Theresa May was 56 when she was diagnosed with the condition in which the pancreas stops producing insulin, the hormone essential for processing sugar. One in five of those diagnosed is over 40. 2. Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected mosquito. However, there is evidence that it can also be sexually transmitted. There is no vaccine or medicine, and pregnant women are advised not to travel to any area with Zika. Couples are advised to wait six months after travelling to a place with Zika before trying to conceive. 3. a. The menopause. 4. Drinking quality tap water, which studies have shown is just as effective for cleaning and washing cuts and grazes as using a sterile saline solution. 5. High cholesterol. Trump’s records reveal the problem is controlled with statins. However, the records also reveal he is obese, raising his risk of falling prey to a host of illnesses. JACkiE lyNCH 1. Dolmio and Uncle Ben’s sauces. Manufacturer Mars committed to highlighting them as foods that should be eaten only once a week, due to their high sugar, salt and fat content. 2. The microbiome, or microbiota, is the population of microbes such as fungi, bacteria and other organisms residing on the surface or in the membranes lining the mouth and gut. Extensive research is being conducted to discover their importance in maintaining the immune system and digestion. 3. A freakshake is a milkshake topped with cream, topped with cake, sauces and sweets. It’s a coronary in a glass (but probably quite good fun once in a blue moon). 4. Vitamin D is, in fact, primarily made by the skin in response to exposure to the sun’s UV rays – it’s actually difficult to consume enough in food to get the same amount. If you stay out of the sun or wear suncream, you might not be getting enough Vitamin D, so taking a supplement would be a sensible option. 5. b. The 81-year-old culinary queen said in August that she didn’t think ‘any household should have a deep-fat fryer’ due to the bad effect it could have on children’s diets. In response, Wallace accused her of attacking ‘our British way of life’. PoPPy CroSS 1. c. Ham arms. The thigh gap is having legs so slim that they don’t touch in the middle; an ab crack is a defined line separating the abdominal muscles; and a bikini bridge is where the hip bones protrude over a sunken stomach when reclining. 2. Despite coming first in the preliminary round of the individual 10m platform, Daley ended up 18th. He did, however, win a bronze medal in the synchronised 10m platform along with team-mate Daniel Goodfellow. 3. Pokemon Go player Sam Clark, from Southampton, said: ‘I’ve lost 2st. I haven’t won anything, just a better health.’ 4. a. In essence, hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’) means creating a nice, warm atmosphere, preferably with candles and an open fire, and enjoying the good things in life with friends and family around you. What could be healthier? 5. Thirty minutes a day. Despite Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt promising ‘draconian’ measures to stem the tide of obesity in youngsters, the paper merely suggested schools provide half an hour of physical activity, and parents ‘support’ a further half an hour after school.