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Exercise Referral in the South East - first awards made
A brand new, NHS-endorsed accreditation scheme has recognised the best-run exercise referral schemes in the region, and the first three awards under the scheme have been announced.
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Obesity 'worse for teen girls' blood pressure'
Obesity has a greater impact on the blood pressure of teenage girls than on teenage boys, a US study has suggested.
| 14.10.2011 |
Does skipping breakfast help with weight loss?
Evidence on a page is a series of brief evidence summaries from NOO focusing on common beliefs around food, diet and nutrition. Some people choose to skip breakfast because they think it will help them lose weight. What is the role of breakfast in maintaining a healthy weight?
| 03.10.2011 |
INTERIM CEO APPOINTED TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ALLIANCE (PAA)
The Board of the Physical Activity Alliance has made a new appointment. See attached document
| 28.06.2011 |
Health and Social Care local grants scheme opens
The second local round of HSCVF funding is now open and aims to build on the success of the 2010 local grant scheme by reaching more local Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. For more information, go to:
| 06.06.2011 |
Type 2 diabetes 'cut' after weight-loss surgery
The UK's first large-scale study on the impact of weight-loss surgery has reported a large reduction in type 2 diabetes and other health problems.
| 20.04.2011 |
Exercise Referral in the South East - first awards made
A brand new, NHS-endorsed accreditation scheme has recognised the best-run exercise referral schemes in the region, and the first three awards under the scheme have been announced.
| 30.03.2011 |
Researchers in Norfolk to screen 10,000 people who are at high risk of type 2 diabetes
The project will involve identifying people who have prediabetes and assigning a mentor to support them. The mentors will advice on diet and lifestyle - as well as getting support themselves from professionals. The five year project is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
| 24.03.2011 |
Data Sources: environmental influences on physical activity and diet
A briefing paper by the National Obesity Observatory that signposts to sources of national and local data on aspects of the environment that influence physical activity and diet.
| 24.03.2011 |
Measuring diet and physical activity in weight management interventions
A briefing paper from the National Obesity Observatory that signposts to practical and validated questionnaires for the assessment of physical activity and diet.
| 24.03.2011 |
Public Health Resposibility Deal has been launched
The aim of the Deal is to tap into the potential for businesses and other
organisations to improve public health and tackle health inequalities through their influence over food, alcohol, physical activity and health in the workplace.
| 24.03.2011 |
