Obesity Action Scotland
@obesityactionsc.bsky.social
Providing leadership and advocacy on preventing and reducing #obesity and overweight in #Scotland. Reposts are not endorsements
Any good news on diet is in very short supply'. OAS Steering Group Chair Dr Andrew Fraser's blog on the Scottish Health Survey. It's not an encouraging read.
www.obesityactionscotland.org/blogs/the-sc...
www.obesityactionscotland.org/blogs/the-sc...
November 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Any good news on diet is in very short supply'. OAS Steering Group Chair Dr Andrew Fraser's blog on the Scottish Health Survey. It's not an encouraging read.
www.obesityactionscotland.org/blogs/the-sc...
www.obesityactionscotland.org/blogs/the-sc...
Advertising works 👏 That's why companies spend so much money on it💸
We should be particularly worried in how it influences the behaviour of young people.
Excellent new report out by
@CR_UK
bit.ly/3HsKcol
We should be particularly worried in how it influences the behaviour of young people.
Excellent new report out by
@CR_UK
bit.ly/3HsKcol
August 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Advertising works 👏 That's why companies spend so much money on it💸
We should be particularly worried in how it influences the behaviour of young people.
Excellent new report out by
@CR_UK
bit.ly/3HsKcol
We should be particularly worried in how it influences the behaviour of young people.
Excellent new report out by
@CR_UK
bit.ly/3HsKcol
Researchers at Ulster University are recruiting UK adults (18+) with a BMI of 25+ to take part in an online survey
They're exploring chronotype, eating behaviours, exercise timing preference and lifestyle factors
Survey: redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surve...
They're exploring chronotype, eating behaviours, exercise timing preference and lifestyle factors
Survey: redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surve...
August 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Researchers at Ulster University are recruiting UK adults (18+) with a BMI of 25+ to take part in an online survey
They're exploring chronotype, eating behaviours, exercise timing preference and lifestyle factors
Survey: redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surve...
They're exploring chronotype, eating behaviours, exercise timing preference and lifestyle factors
Survey: redcap.science.ulster.ac.uk/redcap/surve...
The Scottish Food Coalition is looking for a new Chair to guide the strategic direction of their work.
🍽️ Join a diverse coalition of 60+ groups working for a transition to a fair, healthy, and sustainable food system in Scotland.
📲 Visit: short-link.me/19qtQ to find out more and apply.
🍽️ Join a diverse coalition of 60+ groups working for a transition to a fair, healthy, and sustainable food system in Scotland.
📲 Visit: short-link.me/19qtQ to find out more and apply.
August 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Scottish Food Coalition is looking for a new Chair to guide the strategic direction of their work.
🍽️ Join a diverse coalition of 60+ groups working for a transition to a fair, healthy, and sustainable food system in Scotland.
📲 Visit: short-link.me/19qtQ to find out more and apply.
🍽️ Join a diverse coalition of 60+ groups working for a transition to a fair, healthy, and sustainable food system in Scotland.
📲 Visit: short-link.me/19qtQ to find out more and apply.
👋New Vacancy!
Do you have experience in public health, leadership and shaping policy?
If so, the role of Head of Obesity Action Scotland could be the one for you 🤝
Full details of the role 🔗http://bit.ly/4fgsbG1
Do you have experience in public health, leadership and shaping policy?
If so, the role of Head of Obesity Action Scotland could be the one for you 🤝
Full details of the role 🔗http://bit.ly/4fgsbG1
July 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
👋New Vacancy!
Do you have experience in public health, leadership and shaping policy?
If so, the role of Head of Obesity Action Scotland could be the one for you 🤝
Full details of the role 🔗http://bit.ly/4fgsbG1
Do you have experience in public health, leadership and shaping policy?
If so, the role of Head of Obesity Action Scotland could be the one for you 🤝
Full details of the role 🔗http://bit.ly/4fgsbG1
UK Govt new 10-year Health Plan for England sets out commitments to restrict junk food ads targeted at children, ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s and update standards for healthy school meals. We look forward to Scotland progressing similar policies here.
July 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
UK Govt new 10-year Health Plan for England sets out commitments to restrict junk food ads targeted at children, ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s and update standards for healthy school meals. We look forward to Scotland progressing similar policies here.
Good to see the UK Government announcing the introduction of mandatory healthiness targets for retail food outlets. We look forward to Scotland following suit, restricting outdoor advertising of junk food and ensuring healthy school meals.
Read our comment: tinyurl.com/y4swcd7z
Read our comment: tinyurl.com/y4swcd7z
July 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Good to see the UK Government announcing the introduction of mandatory healthiness targets for retail food outlets. We look forward to Scotland following suit, restricting outdoor advertising of junk food and ensuring healthy school meals.
Read our comment: tinyurl.com/y4swcd7z
Read our comment: tinyurl.com/y4swcd7z
Our June newsletter has made its way to your inbox 📩
Features include:
📣Highlights from OAS & SOA Conference
📒Key policy publications including HFSS promotions
📝OAS & SOA Commonwealth Games petition update
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Features include:
📣Highlights from OAS & SOA Conference
📒Key policy publications including HFSS promotions
📝OAS & SOA Commonwealth Games petition update
Subscribe here 👉 tinyurl.com/yc72dehy
July 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Our June newsletter has made its way to your inbox 📩
Features include:
📣Highlights from OAS & SOA Conference
📒Key policy publications including HFSS promotions
📝OAS & SOA Commonwealth Games petition update
Subscribe here 👉 tinyurl.com/yc72dehy
Features include:
📣Highlights from OAS & SOA Conference
📒Key policy publications including HFSS promotions
📝OAS & SOA Commonwealth Games petition update
Subscribe here 👉 tinyurl.com/yc72dehy
Today, we & @soa-25.bsky.social submitted a public petition to 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Company calling for a health promoting, family friendly Games, free of HFSS food and drink and other health harming products.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4fwb9tfb
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4fwb9tfb
June 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today, we & @soa-25.bsky.social submitted a public petition to 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Company calling for a health promoting, family friendly Games, free of HFSS food and drink and other health harming products.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4fwb9tfb
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4fwb9tfb
Our new blog discusses Scotland’s newly published Population Health Framework. We welcome the priority afforded to improving healthy weight in the Framework, but further actions and commitments are needed to make this priority a reality.
Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rcyfuuu
Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rcyfuuu
June 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Our new blog discusses Scotland’s newly published Population Health Framework. We welcome the priority afforded to improving healthy weight in the Framework, but further actions and commitments are needed to make this priority a reality.
Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rcyfuuu
Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2rcyfuuu
We welcome Scottish Government initiating regulation on retail HFSS promotions. Positive to see some forms of price promotions, like multi-buys and unlimited refills, included. Also covers key locations like checkouts and store entrances.
tinyurl.com/2hak727c
tinyurl.com/2hak727c
June 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We welcome Scottish Government initiating regulation on retail HFSS promotions. Positive to see some forms of price promotions, like multi-buys and unlimited refills, included. Also covers key locations like checkouts and store entrances.
tinyurl.com/2hak727c
tinyurl.com/2hak727c
This week we co-hosted with @soa-25.bsky.social our Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver conference. Over 80 delegates, Chairs and speakers contributed to the insightful and thought-provoking discussion on actions needed to transform our food environment in Scotland.
June 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This week we co-hosted with @soa-25.bsky.social our Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver conference. Over 80 delegates, Chairs and speakers contributed to the insightful and thought-provoking discussion on actions needed to transform our food environment in Scotland.
OAS and @soa-25.bsky.social teams are ready to welcome delegates to today’s conference. Looking forward to a day of insightful discussion
June 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM
OAS and @soa-25.bsky.social teams are ready to welcome delegates to today’s conference. Looking forward to a day of insightful discussion
Conference Chairs, speakers and panellists ⬇️
@fsscot.bsky.social @dionnemackison.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @childhealthscot.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @foodpolicycitysg.bsky.social @highland.gov.uk @robinireland.bsky.social @foodcoalition.scot
@fsscot.bsky.social @dionnemackison.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @childhealthscot.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @foodpolicycitysg.bsky.social @highland.gov.uk @robinireland.bsky.social @foodcoalition.scot
June 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
📣Conference programme and speakers
We're pleased to announce the final programme and speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social in-person conference 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' on 10th June.
Full details on the conference and speaker biographies tinyurl.com/yzufyntv
We're pleased to announce the final programme and speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social in-person conference 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' on 10th June.
Full details on the conference and speaker biographies tinyurl.com/yzufyntv
June 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
📣Conference programme and speakers
We're pleased to announce the final programme and speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social in-person conference 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' on 10th June.
Full details on the conference and speaker biographies tinyurl.com/yzufyntv
We're pleased to announce the final programme and speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social in-person conference 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' on 10th June.
Full details on the conference and speaker biographies tinyurl.com/yzufyntv
📣More speakers announced!
We're delighted to announce the next set of speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social conference on 10th June in Glasgow.
@foodpolicycitysg.bsky.social
@sustainweb.org
@highland.gov.uk
Further speakers to follow. More details on the conference tinyurl.com/2k4vsyu3
We're delighted to announce the next set of speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social conference on 10th June in Glasgow.
@foodpolicycitysg.bsky.social
@sustainweb.org
@highland.gov.uk
Further speakers to follow. More details on the conference tinyurl.com/2k4vsyu3
May 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
📣More speakers announced!
We're delighted to announce the next set of speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social conference on 10th June in Glasgow.
@foodpolicycitysg.bsky.social
@sustainweb.org
@highland.gov.uk
Further speakers to follow. More details on the conference tinyurl.com/2k4vsyu3
We're delighted to announce the next set of speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social conference on 10th June in Glasgow.
@foodpolicycitysg.bsky.social
@sustainweb.org
@highland.gov.uk
Further speakers to follow. More details on the conference tinyurl.com/2k4vsyu3
📣Speaker announcement!
We're pleased to announce the first set of speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' conference on 10th June in Glasgow.
More speakers to be announced. Further details on the conference ⬇️
tinyurl.com/2k4vsyu3
We're pleased to announce the first set of speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' conference on 10th June in Glasgow.
More speakers to be announced. Further details on the conference ⬇️
tinyurl.com/2k4vsyu3
May 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
📣Speaker announcement!
We're pleased to announce the first set of speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' conference on 10th June in Glasgow.
More speakers to be announced. Further details on the conference ⬇️
tinyurl.com/2k4vsyu3
We're pleased to announce the first set of speakers for our & @soa-25.bsky.social 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' conference on 10th June in Glasgow.
More speakers to be announced. Further details on the conference ⬇️
tinyurl.com/2k4vsyu3
Our recently published research showcased that parents across Scotland are keen to see food promotions shifted towards healthy food options and are looking forward to Scottish Government taking action to deliver what they as parents are saying
Read the full report ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
Read the full report ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
May 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Our recently published research showcased that parents across Scotland are keen to see food promotions shifted towards healthy food options and are looking forward to Scottish Government taking action to deliver what they as parents are saying
Read the full report ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
Read the full report ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
Parents also spoke of unhealthy food items being placed in highly prominent store locations, like ends of aisles, increasing awareness and attractiveness of the items displayed there
May 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Parents also spoke of unhealthy food items being placed in highly prominent store locations, like ends of aisles, increasing awareness and attractiveness of the items displayed there
What parents say 🗣️
In our research, parents spoke of items being cleverly placed at checkouts within stores to encourage them to purchase items on impulse, leading to additional unplanned spending
Read the full report for more insights tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
In our research, parents spoke of items being cleverly placed at checkouts within stores to encourage them to purchase items on impulse, leading to additional unplanned spending
Read the full report for more insights tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
May 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
What parents say 🗣️
In our research, parents spoke of items being cleverly placed at checkouts within stores to encourage them to purchase items on impulse, leading to additional unplanned spending
Read the full report for more insights tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
In our research, parents spoke of items being cleverly placed at checkouts within stores to encourage them to purchase items on impulse, leading to additional unplanned spending
Read the full report for more insights tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
What parents say 🗣️
In our research, parents identified tactics used to make HFSS products more appealing to children as a barrier to accessing healthier options and creating brand loyalty in their children.
Read the full report for more insights tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
In our research, parents identified tactics used to make HFSS products more appealing to children as a barrier to accessing healthier options and creating brand loyalty in their children.
Read the full report for more insights tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
May 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What parents say 🗣️
In our research, parents identified tactics used to make HFSS products more appealing to children as a barrier to accessing healthier options and creating brand loyalty in their children.
Read the full report for more insights tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
In our research, parents identified tactics used to make HFSS products more appealing to children as a barrier to accessing healthier options and creating brand loyalty in their children.
Read the full report for more insights tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
What parents say 🗣️
In our recently published research, parents highlight that price promotions can prioritise unhealthy food, often leading to these items being purchased and unplanned spending.
Read the full report for more insights ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
In our recently published research, parents highlight that price promotions can prioritise unhealthy food, often leading to these items being purchased and unplanned spending.
Read the full report for more insights ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
May 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
What parents say 🗣️
In our recently published research, parents highlight that price promotions can prioritise unhealthy food, often leading to these items being purchased and unplanned spending.
Read the full report for more insights ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
In our recently published research, parents highlight that price promotions can prioritise unhealthy food, often leading to these items being purchased and unplanned spending.
Read the full report for more insights ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34
📣Preliminary programme for our and @soa-25.bsky.social in-person half day conference 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' in Glasgow on 10th June is now available.
More details ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2s4jwajp
Limited tickets available. Register now to secure your place tinyurl.com/3e8ef7pk
More details ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2s4jwajp
Limited tickets available. Register now to secure your place tinyurl.com/3e8ef7pk
May 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📣Preliminary programme for our and @soa-25.bsky.social in-person half day conference 'Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver' in Glasgow on 10th June is now available.
More details ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2s4jwajp
Limited tickets available. Register now to secure your place tinyurl.com/3e8ef7pk
More details ➡️https://tinyurl.com/2s4jwajp
Limited tickets available. Register now to secure your place tinyurl.com/3e8ef7pk
Thank you to all who attended our @parliament.scot reception last week. An excellent turnout and commitment to improving the food environment for Scotland’s children. A brief glimpse into the day raising the profile of obesity in @parliament.scot is here tinyurl.com/c9d9jzn8
May 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Thank you to all who attended our @parliament.scot reception last week. An excellent turnout and commitment to improving the food environment for Scotland’s children. A brief glimpse into the day raising the profile of obesity in @parliament.scot is here tinyurl.com/c9d9jzn8
@drshobajohn.bsky.social Head of @obesityactionsc.bsky.social concluded proceedings, outlining our path ahead: “We would be guided by the question 'what do we need to do more to ensure a healthy food environment for our children?”
May 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
@drshobajohn.bsky.social Head of @obesityactionsc.bsky.social concluded proceedings, outlining our path ahead: “We would be guided by the question 'what do we need to do more to ensure a healthy food environment for our children?”