The Maltese and the Greeks are the heavyweights of Europe, figures from the European Commission reveal.
The Italians and French the most trim, while the average Briton - like the average European - is slightly over the ideal weight.
Obesity, which is linked to a range of health problems, including heart disease, is a growing problem across much of the developed world.
The Commission plans to launch a strategy to tackle obesity next year.
EUROPE'S HEAVYWEIGHTS
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