Britain's Boris Johnson doles out diet advice

The government has allocated 100 million pounds to tackle obesity in the UK and to support children, adults and families achieve and maintain a healthier weight.

Johnson speaking through social media said he owes his trimmer figure to running and, ''eating less carbs, avoiding chocolate and no more late night cheese.''

Johnson has repeatedly spoken about his efforts to shed pounds from a peak weight of 17st 6lb (112 kg) after contracting coronavirus last year.

People who are obese or overweight are at increased risk of death or severe illness from COVID-19 evidence from around the world has suggested.

Speaking of his own health kick Johnson says, ''I feel full of beans and I thoroughly, thoroughly recommend it.''