Obesity Action Scotland

Providing independent evidence-based advocacy on preventing and reducing overweight and obesity in Scotland.

Obesity Action Scotland was established in 2015 to provide clinical leadership and independent advocacy on preventing and reducing overweight and obesity in Scotland. It is funded by a grant from the Scottish Government and hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on behalf of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties.

The main aims of the Unit are: 

To raise awareness and understanding of what drives obesity and the health problems associated with obesity and overweight with health practitioners, policy makers and the public

To evaluate current research and identify strategies to prevent obesity and overweight based on the best available evidence

To work with key organisations in Scotland, the rest of the UK and worldwide, to promote healthy weight and wellbeing

The Steering Group of Obesity Action Scotland includes members from various disciplines involved in preventing and tackling obesity and its consequences e.g. clinicians, public health experts, epidemiologists, nutritionists and dieticians, GPs and weight management experts.