In Fatville we often glance over enviously at our nearest and dearest neighbours, amazed by their superhuman ability to consumer copious amounts of fat-laden foods without ever seemingly putting on an ounce.
The reality is that France, like the US and the UK, is now suffering an obesity crisis of its own.
However the launch of the EPODE scheme in 2004 in 10 French towns has managed to buck the national trend, proving such a success that 8 Scottish towns will attempt to replicate the programme.
We like the sound of EPODE, as it directly addresses issues prevalent in Fatville, but will it work over here? Here’s hoping.