The consultation document proposes a range of action to improve diet and weight in Scotland. It draws on experience of implementing the Obesity Route Map, the learning from tackling other public health challenges such as alcohol use and smoking, and a growing body of evidence on the action necessary to improve the health of the whole population.
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are linked to social deprivation and the College would like to see a focus on health inequalities and how these can be tackled in the strategy. The College would also like to see greater emphasis placed on the psychological side of issues with weight and eating, which affect many people. The issues around weight are not solely physical and in order to have a successful and effective strategy which makes a measurable impact it is vital that a holistic, whole person view is taken.
