News
Key National Obesity Observatory news items are listed here.
New Active Travel Strategy published
The Department of Health and Department for Transport have jointly published a new Active Travel Strategy. The strategy highlights plans to put walking and cycling at the heart of local transport and public health strategies over the next decade. The guiding principles for the strategy are that walking and cycling should be everyday ways of getting around – not just for their own sake but also because of what they can do to improve public health, tackle congestion, reduce carbon emissions and improve the local environment.
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New report: Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: Two Years On
This report includes progress made since the Government’s Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A Cross-Government Strategy for England was published in 2008.
It sets out how the Government is helping people to make healthier choices; creating an environment that promotes healthy weight; ensuring effective services are available for those at risk; and strengthening the delivery system to support frontline services.
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: Two Years On sets out the encouraging progress the Government has made on achieving its ambition to halt the rise of child obesity and the challenge ahead to tackle adult obesity.
To view the report click here
Incentives to improve smoking, physical activity, dietary and weight management behaviours: a scoping review of the research evidence
The EPPI centre have carried out a scoping review to provide an overview of the current international research literature that evaluates the effectiveness of incentives to address health behaviours related to smoking, healthy eating, physical activity, obesity and weight management.
To view the full report click here
A systematic map of the research on the relationship between obesity and sedentary behaviour in young people
The systematic map aimed to review the scope of the quantitative research literature on the relationship between obesity and sedentary behaviour in young people aged 6-16 in order to:
Identify where there appeared to be gaps in the literature; Assess whether there was sufficient research to warrant an in-depth review and synthesis.
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Weight management in pregnancy and after childbirth: consultation on draft guidance
NICE is developing draft public health guidance: Dietary interventions and physical activity interventions for weight management in pregnancy and after childbirth.
This consultation will take place between 18th February – 18th March 2010.
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Preventing Overweight and Obesity in Scotland: A Route Map Towards Healthy Weight
In addressing one of the main causes of premature mortality and ill-health in Scotland, the Route Map can make a significant contribution to delivering the Government's purpose to deliver sustainable economic growth and, in particular, is a key driver underpinning efforts to increase healthy life expectancy.
The Scottish Government and COSLA are equal partners in the development and delivery of this Route Map. The policy direction set out in this document are aimed at central and local government decision-makers working with their partners in agencies, the third sector, NHSScotland and business to develop and subsequently deliver the long-term solutions to this problem.
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National Diet Nutrition Survey: headline results from year 1 (2008/2009)
The report of the first year of the NDNS rolling programme (February 2008 to March 2009) can be viewed at the link below. This report focuses on food consumption and nutrient intakes for adults aged 19 to 64 years and for children aged 18 months to 3 years, 4 to 10 years and 11 to 18 years. To view the report click here
Prediction of obesity trends for adults and their associated diseases: new report
In this summary paper and its longer version companion, published on 17 February 2010, the National Heart Forum Modelling Team compare trends including the most recent data from Health Survey for England (2000- 2007) to the analysis conducted for the Foresight report for adults in three age groups. Furthermore, updated predictions for the burdens of diseases that are attributable to obesity are presented.
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Change4Life adult obesity campaign
For more information about the campaign launch click here
For more information about Change4Life click here
To read the change4life one year on report click here
Statistics on Obesity, Physical Activity and Diet: England, 2010
This statistical report presents a range of information on obesity, physical activity and diet, drawn together from a variety of sources.
The topics covered include:
Overweight and obesity prevalence among adults and children; Physical activity levels among adults and children; Trends in purchases and consumption of food and drink and energy intake; and Health outcomes of being overweight or obese.
To view the report click here
