Childhood obesity plan for action chapter 2: equality assessment
How part 2 of the government's childhood obesity plan affects people with protected characteristics.
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This paper examines the effects of the policy intentions set out by the government in Childhood obesity: a plan for action, chapter 2 on people with protected characteristics.
This is in accordance with our duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Last updated 27 September 2018 + show all updates
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Figure 1 on page 7 has been updated to reflect that the prevalence of obesity is 17.7% in white British children in year 6. Paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 on page 4 have been updated to correct errors in the obesity prevalence figures for girls in year 6 and adults of different ages.
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Evidence added in footnote 9 to support point 3.10 about the statistically significant impact on children's food preferences and consumption that advertising high fat, salt and sugar foods has. Presentational changes made to other footnotes.
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First published.