Q: My husband is a good three to four stone overweight. I’m worried about his health as he was slim and fit when we first met five years ago. He doesn’t seem to think he has a problem. Can you suggest some ways for me to help him lose weight without him realising?
A: You are right to be concerned. Overweight men are at higher risk for cancer, diabetes, infertility, heart disease and stroke, but by losing as little as 5 to 15 percent of their weight, they can reduce the odds of developing these diseases. For a 200-pound man (14 stone 4lbs), that means dropping just ten pounds.