Obesity

The latest Health Survey for England (HSE) data shows us that nearly 1 in 4 adults, and over 1 in 10 children aged 2-10, are obese. Obesity can have a severe impact on people’s health, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and heart and liver disease.

There is also a significant burden on the NHS – direct costs caused by obesity are estimated to be £4.2 billion per year and forecast to more than double by 2050 if we carry on as we are.

Obese man being measured

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National Child Measurement Programme key findings published

The latest results from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) were published by the NHS Information Centre today. The 2010/11 school year report includes analysis of the prevalence of underweight, healthy weight, … Read more → – National Child Measurement Programme key findings published

Published: 14 December, 2011

National Child Measurement Programme – publication of legal Directions

The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) provides high-quality, reliable data on child overweight and obesity levels and trends. The programme is now recognised internationally as a world-class source of public … Read more → – National Child Measurement Programme – publication of legal Directions

Published: 25 October, 2011

Department calls for action on obesity

making a healthy sandwich

‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A call to action on obesity in England’ has been published today. Following on from the Public Health White Paper, this document sets out how action … Read more → – Department calls for action on obesity

Published: 13 October, 2011

Dietary energy recommendations report published

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has today published its report ‘Dietary recommendations for energy’. The full report can be accessed from SACN’s website. Energy requirements for the UK … Read more → – Dietary energy recommendations report published

Published: 13 October, 2011

High street starts counting the calories

Counting the calories

Today sees a new milestone for the Public Health Responsibility Deal, the Government’s new approach to tackling public health concerns through working in partnership with business and charities. A key … Read more → – High street starts counting the calories

Published: 7 September, 2011

Child weight management programme and training providers framework

The child weight management programme and training providers framework has been developed to support local commissioning of weight management services for children and young people. Nine pre-qualified training provider organisations … Read more → – Child weight management programme and training providers framework

Published: 4 August, 2011