Food giants are sued for 'making people fat'

SEVEN people who bevame overweight after eating burgers are suing fast-food chains for selling meals that allegedly cause disease and obesity.
They claim McDonald's, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Wendy's have misled consumers by enticing them with food that is greasy, salty and sugary.
If successful, the suit, lodged in New York, could end up costing the industry millions of pounds.
'The fast-food industry has wrecked my life. I was conned, I was fooled, I was tricked', said one of the plaintiffs, Caesar Barbar. The 20st maintenance supervisor has suffered two heart attacks and also has diabetes.
Mr Barbar gave up fast food in 1996 after his doctor advised him his diet could kill him.
The plaintiffs' lawyers said millions of fast-food junkies would be allowed to join the action if they felt they had suffered too.
Americans spend almost £70 billion a year on fast-food - more than they spend collectively on higher education, personal computers and new cars.
Six in ten people there are now classified as obese and more than 300,000 deaths every year are attributed to obesity-related illnesses. A spokesman for McDonald's said" 'This is nothing more than a frivolous lawsuit. It claims are ridiculous'.
'Common sense tells you that is makes no sense. McDonald's serves up quality food. Our menu features choice and variety.'
Fast food companies in the US are helping fund a £1.4 million capaign to make children eat mor healthily.
This week, McDonald's reported a surge in sales across Europe, up seven per cent to £1.6 billion