Kieran Lamb
KEEP fit enthusiasts in Manchester may soon be jogging in free trainers provided as part of a war against obesity.
If they agree to buy healthy food and to exercise regularly they will get "loyalty" points to exchange for free sportswear or games equipment.
That could mean that in Manchester trainers could be bought with taxpayer's money. But Health Secretary Alan Johnson said the alternative was to spend millions on treating people who are overweight.
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