The Scottish are said to be keen on the odd deep-fried Mars bar.
Research highlights that poor diets north of the border are aiming thousands of British lives a year.
The Scottish diet is said to be higher in saturated fat and salt, with fewer veggies and fruit.
The study, undertaken by Oxford University researchers, estimates that 3,700 deaths from cancer, heart disease and strokes, could be prevented every year if everyone in the UK ate as healthily as the English.
National surveys highlight that those south of the border tended to eat better.
These findings are crucial to public health.
They highlight how important it is to adhere to a diet which incorporates fresh fruit and vegetables.
The English Diet Can Save Many Lives
Thu, 03 Nov 2011
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