🚀 A “moonshot” to end obesity — but are we going far and fast enough? Read Dr Andrew Fraser, Chair of the OAS Steering Group, on what it will take to create a fair, healthy weight future in Scotland 👉 tinyurl.com/84b7njfr

PHS projects up to 3.3m adults in Scotland could be living with excess weight by 2040 — a major warning for our NHS. But it’s not inevitable. With bold, joined-up action, Scotland can change course. 📘 tinyurl.com/mpa4r2t3

Announcing new event: Obesity: one of the most pressing public health challenges of our times. Book your space here: www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/obesity

Interim Head of OAS, Robin Ireland, is taking part in the NIHR School for Public Health Research webinar series on Health and risk communication. Robin is speaking on 'Sport and public health' on Wed 19 Nov. Details here: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Announcement: Dr Andrew Fraser, Chair of Obesity Action Scotland’s Steering Group says: “It’s a great pleasure to announce that Julie Cameron will be taking up her role as Head of our unit at the Royal College in the New Year". More details here: www.obesityactionscotland.org/news/new-hea...

👋We're hiring! A position for a Policy and Communications Officer is now open! Full details of the role 🔗 www.obesityactionscotland.org/news/were-hi...

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...

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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

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...

Join our young activists in calling for a #CommercialBreak! 😎 It's time to turn up the volume. 👊 Help us demand better from Junk Food Giants, by putting our posters all over your area — from your window to the local notice boards! Or taking a selfie like Farid & Alice. bb2030.co/xoct

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.

👋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

There is so much media noise about weight loss drugs. But they can only ever be a small part of any solution to the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Scotland. We must focus more on prevention and building healthier food environments. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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

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

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

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

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

💡Speaker spotlight from our & @obesityactionsc.bsky.social conference last week. Today's focus is on the session on Food Promotions and Inequalities in Obesity and speaker Alana McDonald from @fsscot.bsky.social. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xe8sudh

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

📣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

📣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

📣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

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

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

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

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

📣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

At our @parliament.scot reception last week, OAS Chair Dr Andrew Fraser reflected on OAS’ journey over the last 10 years and developments in the Scottish obesity landscape: “It was arguable that obesity was a front-rank public health problem in Scotland - no-one is arguing now.”

At our @parliament.scot reception last week @worldobesity.bsky.social CEO @johannaralston.bsky.social said: “Scotland has the unique opportunity to lead the rest of the UK, Europe and other countries in instituting comprehensive regulation restricting price and location promotions of HFSS products.”

Brand-new research examines parental perceptions of retail promotions on HFSS food in Scotland. Findings suggest significant parental concern on the impact of these promotions on their families’ diets and budgets. Read the full report ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4u8ppn34

Great support from MSPs across the board at our @parliament.scot 10th anniversary reception yesterday. @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social @colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @jennimintomsp.bsky.social @sandeshgulhane.bsky.social

Children call on Parliamentarians @parliament.scot to act to protect them from junk food advertising tricks. The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act presents an opportunity to create a healthy food environment for all @fastforwardscot.bsky.social

We along with our partners @soa-25.bsky.social were in Scottish Parliament today to mark our 10th anniversary. Children attending called for action to improve the food environment in Scotland to help meet Scottish Government target to halve childhood obesity by 2030. @foodcoalition.scot

New publication 📢 We have now published our obesity prevalence factsheet for 2023/24 It details the most up to date data on obesity prevalence within 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, and for the first time details the Primary 1 BMI statistics for child weight by ethnicity Full factsheet 👉 tinyurl.com/3pjtvr8z

LIMITED TICKETS 🚨 Two thirds of tickets claimed for our FREE "Healthy Food Environment" conference on 10th June! All sectors aligned to public health goals welcome. Features: Ministerial address, HFSS food regulations discussions, expert speakers. Register now: tinyurl.com/26t67c9s

The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games took steps to create a health-conscious event. OAS and @soa-25.bsky.social believe action must be taken to make this a priority for the 2026 Games. Support our petition for healthy sporting events 👉 tinyurl.com/4ama8apj More about the 2014 Games🔽

Registration now open! Join us for our free half-day conference "Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver" on June 10th in Glasgow. Featuring Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social & experts from NHS Tayside, @uofgshw.bsky.social and @fsscot.bsky.social Register now! tinyurl.com/26t67c9s

📆Registration now open! Join us for our free half-day conference "Healthy Food Environment: Time to Deliver" on June 10th in Glasgow. Featuring Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social & experts from NHS Tayside, @uofgshw.bsky.social & @fsscot.bsky.social. Register now! tinyurl.com/3e8ef7pk

OAS is recruiting parents for focus group discussions on Scotland’s food environment! 📢 Your insights can help shape a healthier future - If you'd like to participate complete the form by March 10th: tinyurl.com/3ze76m7p

OAS is recruiting parents for focus group discussions on Scotland’s food environment! 📢 Your insights can help shape a healthier future - If you'd like to participate complete the form by March 10th: tinyurl.com/3ze76m7p

Today marks #WorldObesityDay2025 This year’s theme is Changing Systems – Healthier Lives, a strong reminder that obesity isn’t about individual choices. Local governance is a vital system that shapes our food environments, and it must be part of the solution. 🧵...

Today marks 1 year since the Scottish Government consulted on proposed regulations to restrict promotions of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt. Comprehensive, mandatory regulations covering all forms of promotions are urgently needed, to deliver a healthy food environment for all. 🧵

Our February newsletter has made its way into your inbox! 📩 Features include… 📢 OAS and & SOA conference save the date 📝 Commonwealth Games petition to Glasgow City Council 🔎 Keynote reports Subscribe here 👉 tinyurl.com/yc72dehy

📣Upcoming webinar @publichealthscot.bsky.social @nestauk.bsky.social Planning Takeaways for Health webinar outlining how planning can influence our food environments and a chance to share learning from implementation in England. 4th March, 10am. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2vemzcx3

🚨New BMJ report reveals one of the top fast-food giants appealing against English councils to push for new outlets in deprived areas with high obesity rates. It’s strategy includes legal challenges & claims of their outlets promoting “healthy lifestyles”. 🧵...

ICYMI 📢 Last week the UK Gov published its response to the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity report. The report called for bold comprehensive policy action to fix the broken food system, to deliver improved population diet and weight outcomes. Read insights on the response below 👇 🧵