– Scottish Parliament written question – answered at on 13 November 2007.
Question S3W-5835
To ask the Scottish Executive what is being done to tackle childhood obesity.
A wide range of actions that contribute to children achieving and maintaining a healthy weight are delivered through implementation of the Scottish Diet Action Plan and Physical Activity Strategy.
Implementation of the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) Act 2007 includes banning the sale of carbonated drinks and confectionary in all Scottish schools. The act also introduces a duty on all schools to be "health promoting", with a whole school approach to healthy eating and physical activity, including the Hungry for Success and Active Schools programmes.
The Scottish Government is also promoting healthier environments outwith schools. This includes funding to Sustrans for the "Safe Routes to School" initiative to encourage walking and cycling as alternatives to the car school run and the "Beyond the School Gate" initiative which seeks to maximise the potential for local government to create environments that encourage children to lead more active and healthy lives.
The Scottish Enhanced Services Programme (SESP) has given NHS boards the option to offer services for children with unhealthy weight when an adult family member presents for existing obesity services. Uptake of this service is a matter for individual health boards.
Subject to the outcomes of the Strategic Spending Review the Scottish Government will publish our plans on diet, physical activity and obesity in the new year.
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