The King's Fund evidence submission to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry on food and weight management
The King's Fund submission to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry on food and weight management.
Rising rates of obesity are putting pressure on the NHS and worsening health inequalities.
In this submission, we recommend a more joined-up approach to prevention, including better access to healthy food and stronger public health policies. New treatments like weight loss injections may help some people, but they should be part of a wider strategy.
We encourage long-term planning, investment, and integration across government and local services.
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