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The government is helping people to be more active and to eat healthily, and it’s making sure people get the right support to lose weight.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This statistical report presents a range of information on obesity, physical activity and diet, drawn together from a variety of sources.
Data on obesity, physical activity and diet from a variety of sources.
The Obesity Review Group has closed. The group brought together a range of experts and partners to take stock of progress in meeting the national ambitions and to consider what more needs to be done.
Trend data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) showing the prevalence of excess weight and obesity in children at small area level.
Report looking at the challenges for obesity research and research mangement.
Annual update of indicators monitoring the progress of the prevention of overweight and obesity route map.
This briefing paper addresses the issue of creating environments where people are more likely to walk or cycle for short journeys.
Slide sets presenting the latest data on adult excess weight and obesity in England.
Report setting out possible scenarios for the future of obesity in the UK.
Obesity prevalence data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) showing variations by ethnicity.
Fifth annual update of indicators monitoring the progress of the prevention of overweight and obesity route map.
Slide sets presenting the latest data on child obesity in England, the 9 English regions, and upper tier local authorities.
A report that presents analysis of the changes in the prevalence of child obesity between 2019 to 2020 and 2021 to 2022.
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