Childhood obesity: surveillance and prevention

The Public Health Specialist Library has just produced its second Annual Evidence Update on Obesity, focusing on the surveillance and prevention of childhood obesity.

There has been a considerable amount of new evidence published on the prevention of childhood obesity, particularly in terms of diet, physical activity and protection due to breast feeding. The National Obesity Observatory has reviewed the evidence and produced summaries which highlight the implications for current schemes such as the National Childhood Measurement Programme.

Included in this update are toolkits, guidance and an expert editorial. You can view it here: http://www.library.nhs.uk/publichealth/viewResource.aspx?resid=311366