1. WELCOME
WEIGHT MATTERS – A Collaborative Approach to Shape Scotland’s Diet and Obesity Strategy

2. Diet & Obesity Strategy Next foot forward

3. Obesity control is complex

4. Key considerations
Gauging the level of ambition and consensus on the right package of measures
Making best use of the evidence about the problem …
… learning from what works in tackling other similar challenges e.g. smoking, alcohol;
…. what is the most/least effective in reducing health inequalities ….
Being mindful of the environment we work in.

6. Key action areas? Build leadership and coalitions across the system
Change purchasing/consumption patterns:
UKG reformulation; price & promotions
Opportunistic interventions in early years (4 key stages): diet & nutrition advice, referrals to weight management
Expand lifestyle weight management: prioritise people with T2D

7. Four Questions

8. The elephant in the room
Should we raise with people the question of their weight?
Do you raise it?
If not why not?
What do you need to do so – and in particular from the Government?

9. On Obesity - the ask, what can the NHS do?
For patients?
For staff?
In its locality/ for the local community?
In partnership?
As a national institution?

10. In your back yard
How do we work collaboratively and strengthen engagement with communities in tackling healthy weight issues?

11. You telling me
What are the top 3 interventions you would like to see in any strategy?

12. THANK YOU