How many adults classed as obese in Liverpool
65.3% adults obese 2023-24
How many adults eat their 5 a day
1 in 2 adults eat their five a day
What % of adults are food insecure
32% of adults are food insecure
What is the North West obesity rate
33.1% adults obese 2022 higher than Englands average
What fraction of adults are living with obesity in England
Nearly 2/3 adults live with obesity June 2025
How much does physical inactivity cost NhS
£0.9 billion as it helps prevent 20+ chronic conditions
Hip fractures/dementia
Name the new weight management service in Liverpool
LivLife Liverpool 2025
Offering programmes to support families, community support
Slimming world, weigh and stays, leisure offers
What is the hospital support service in Liverpool
Aintree LOSS 2 year multi-disciplinary approach for adults. For patients who need to lose weight for surgery/ cancer/fertility treatment
Group based programme
What has Knowsley done
Restricting advertising of junk food on council owned spots to reduce children’s exposure
What was done in 2018
Calorie labelling
2018 store bought products
2022 meals in restaurants
What is Change4Life
Public health initiative created 2009 to help families eat better and move more.
Food Smart App to check for fats/sugars/salt
Works with teachers/take home packs
Improves local services in North west
Statistics about Change4Life
First year 400,000 families joined
Sugar smart app 2 million downloads
What is the aim of the obesity watershed
Giving all kids the healthiest start to life by reducing excessive exposure
How many calories does the watershed save
7.2 billion calories per year are expected to be removed from children’s diet
What % of reduction in sugar in drinks as a result of the SDIL
46% average reduction in sugar in SD in 2015-20
Reduction in sugar but no reduction the volume of SD purchased
What is the SDIL
Tax on the importation/production of soft drinks containing more than 5g of sugar per 100ml
