Lack of time to exercise, an increase in the number of takeaways and endless sleepless nights are to blame
By Daniel Miller
PUBLISHED: 23:35 EST, 14 June 2012 | UPDATED: 23:35 EST, 14 June 2012
British men are putting on an average of one and a half stone after having a child, recent research has found
Experts believe a lack of time to exercise, an increase in the number of takeaways and endless sleepless nights are to blame for the growing problem.
Paul Keenan, of Benenden Healthcare which carried out the study in conjunction with the Mens Health Forum, said: 'The modern lifestyle is a hectic one and this study clearly shows the impact this is having on fatherhood.
Big change: The average British father puts on more than one and a half stone after having a child
'As we approach Fathers Day, we discover that the modern dads health is suffering under the strain from diverging pressures such as work and family life.
'As a result, dads are taking shortcuts with their diets - leading to increased weight, a more sedentary lifestyle and eventually running the risk of health scares.
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Dad's got a baby bump: British men put on one and a half stone after having a child
