Healthy Weight HIT News
Study shows children’s physical activity levels fell below national guidelines in wake of pandemic
New research has revealed children’s physical activity levels in the UK were significantly lower by…
Children could find it easier to reach a healthier weight if their parents are addressing their own weight
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7…
Just three percent of adults with recording of overweight or obesity in primary care in England referred to weight management programmes
New University of Bristol-led research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht,…
Childhood obesity increases risk of type 1 diabetes
Being overweight in childhood increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes in later life,…
TfL's junk food advertising restrictions linked to reductions in high fat, salt and sugar product purchases
Restricting the outdoor advertising of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods and drinks across…
New Health Integration Team will focus on preventing and treating obesity
A new Health Integration Team (HIT) was approved by Bristol Health Partners Academic Health Science…
