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In a recent letter to the editor, Gill Reeve raises concerns about the increasing thickness of bread slices and its potential contribution to rising obesity rates in the UK. Reeve observes that thin-sliced bread is becoming increasingly rare, leading to an increase in the amount of bread used in sandwiches by approximately 30%. This change not only affects individual diets but also suggests that food manufacturers are benefiting financially from larger portion sizes, which may inadvertently exacerbate the obesity crisis. By producing thicker bread, companies may be enhancing their sales and profits while simultaneously contributing to public health issues, highlighting a disconnect between consumer health and corporate interests.

Additionally, the letters section of the publication features a variety of other topics, showcasing readers' diverse opinions. Judith Margaret Steiner humorously reflects on the alphabetical listing of Canadian birthdays, while Akiva Solemani critiques the use of redundant phrases in language. Alec Murdoch shares his thoughts on the sound of bagpipes, suggesting that it could be described more harshly than merely 'blare.' Jim Hatley adds a cultural observation regarding the bagpipes' performance before a Rod Stewart concert at Glastonbury. These letters demonstrate the range of reader engagement with both social issues and lighter cultural commentary, encouraging ongoing dialogue within the community.

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Source URL: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/01/thicker-bread-and-thicker-waistlines

Re Zoe Williams’ article (The way to tackle obesity in the UK is to make healthy food affordable. But the government won’t admit it, 30 June), has anyone else noticed that slices of bread are now much thicker than they used to be? And that thin-sliced bread is rarely available? I weigh my food to check weight gain, and a sandwich now uses 30% more bread. So companies have grown their sales (and profits) by 30% while increasing obesity.Gill ReeveLondon

I was charmed to see the first three birthdays in your list in the paper on 1 July,CanadaDay: Pamela Anderson, Dan Aykroyd and Geneviève Bujold, all Canadian. Then I realised that it was alphabetical. How very amusing of the birthday fates. And happy 158th birthday to Canada too.Judith Margaret SteinerLondon

As a fellow pedant (Letters, 29 June), I’m bemused by prolix, redundant phrases like “at this moment in time”. As opposed to this moment in space? And “in any way, shape or form”. “Way” will do. Otherwise, why not add “manner, means, mode, style…”?Akiva SolemaniSt Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex

I thought “blare” was quite reasonable to describe the sound of bagpipes (Letters, 30 June), but would have preferred “screech”.Alec MurdochEdinburgh

I’ve always believed the awful cacophony of the bagpipes was designed to scare enemies in battle, but at least the pipes preceding Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury show were more in tune than his voice.Jim HatleyBrighton

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