NHS Leeds West Childhood Obesity

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NHS Leeds West: Childhood Obesity Obesity is one of the ten priority areas for children identified for development within Leeds West CCG. The National Child Measurement Programme has identified that there are areas of Leeds West where there are pockets of significantly higher than average prevalence of obesity. The primary school clusters in these areas include Open XS (Little London / Woodhouse), Bramley and Armley. In contrast there are areas where although the prevalence figures are not above the national average they are increasing alongside an increasing population of children. These additional cluster areas include Morley, Ardsley and Tingley. Furthermore, these areas also differ in terms of the catering companies who supply the food to the primary schools and the availability of fruit and vegetables from retailers. We wish to introduce evidence based obesity prevention programmes to these school cluster areas which will drive quantifiable and sustainable behaviour changes in eating habits and will complement and support physical activity programmes, existing obesity treatment programmes and statutory requirements. These programmes will result in not only sustained change in the child’s eating activity but also sustained change in the schools, caterers, retailers and parents attitudes and behaviour. The provider will work with the whole primary school community to: • Increase acceptance of healthy foods – notably fruit and vegetables • Ensure portion sizes are appropriate for age • Encourage positive family mealtimes • Encourage parents and carers to model a healthy lifestyle • Encourage active play/increase physical activity