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Slide sets showing the latest data on the patterns and trends in child and adult obesity at national, regional and local authority level.
The government’s plan for action to significantly reduce childhood obesity by supporting healthier choices.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Obesity Profile will be updated with data from the 2023 to 2024 National Child Measurement Programme. The tool displays prevalence of obesity, severe obesity, overweight, healthy weight and underweight at local, regional and national level over time; for children...
Report looking at how lifestyle change can help reduce levels of obesity.
Trend data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) showing the prevalence of excess weight and obesity in children at small area level.
A review of the published research on obesity drivers and trends.
Data on obesity, physical activity and diet from a variety of sources
Foresight project looking at how we can respond to rising levels of obesity in the UK.
Ofsted looks at the actions primary schools are taking to reduce childhood obesity.
Report looking at future trends in technology and their impact on obesity.
Part 2 of the government’s plan for action to significantly reduce childhood obesity by supporting healthier choices.
Visual representations of the different factors that influence levels of obesity.
Evidence and guidance on childhood obesity, to help families and communities intervene and help change eating and activity habits.
This paper describes the relationship between obesity and diabetes to support public health policy makers and practitioners.
Latest headline information on obesity, physical activity and diet
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