Michael Mosley recommends the 400–600–600 weight loss rule for healthier diet choices

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Public Health experts have developed a 400-600-600 weight loss rule had been backed by Dr Michael Mosley. The method sees people stick to 400 calories breakfasts, then 600 calories lunches and dinners. Health experts say adults consume around 200 to 300 more calories than they need each day.

Over time, these extra calories can cause unhealthy weight gain. Excess calories are contributing to a growing obesity crisis in Britain - leading to a range of health issues including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Treating obesity costs the NHS around £6bn. Read more: Weight loss guru Dr Michael Mosley says to avoid three foods to speed up fat burning Public Health England (PHE) says adults consume around a quarter of their calories from eating out - for example grabbing a supermarket meal deal for lunch.

But a meal deal of a sandwich, sugary soft drink and a packet of crisps can contain around 800 calories. The recommended daily intake for calories is 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men.