A collection of websites pertaining to childhood obesity.

     2018-06-28 – Website

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) policy statement on the UK government’s current childhood obesity strategy and additional actions the BDA feel are needed to reduce the high prevalence of childhood obesity in the UK.

  2020-02-19 – Position Paper/Policy Document

A collection of websites related to bariatric surgery.

     2021-11-09 – Website

This Department of Health (UK) document outlines the steps they will be taking to reduce the rate of obesity within England.

  2020-02-19 – Position Paper/Policy Document

A paper for professionals by Public Health England describing the relationship between obesity and diabetes to support public health policy makers and practitioners.

  2022-12-17 – Position Paper/Policy Document

A booklet developed by the Infant and Toddler Forum (UK) for health professionals on how to manage overweight and obesity in children. A fact sheet for parents is included at the end of the booklet.

  2017-03-05 – Handout

Nutrition and Diet Resources (NDR-UK) consumer handouts providing weight management information, including information for clients worried about gaining weight when they quit smoking. Developed in partnership with a variety of specialist weight management services, including the BDA Obesity Specialist Group. Fee required to purchase; not available online.

  2017-10-23 – Handout

Gov.UK provides physical activity guidelines and reviews for all age groups, people with physical disabilities, pregnancy and women after childbirth.

  2022-05-09 – Client Education Tools

A consumer fact sheet developed by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) providing information on tips for managing weight.

  2021-12-21 – Handout

A consumer fact sheet from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) providing information on fad diets.

  2021-09-01 – Handout