Background: Evidence shows that breastfeeding has a major role to play in public health, promoting health and preventing disease in the short and long-term for both mother and infant (NICE [1]). In addition to the established benefits, exclusive breastfeeding is suggested as an e...
Background: Obesity is a growing problem in the developed world affecting 23% of the UK population [1]. Current treatment relies on 1:1 counselling, group support, pharmacological management and surgery [2]. Group weight loss has been shown to be effective and may offer a scalabl...
Background: There are no guidelines on gestational weight gain (GWG) in the UK although excess gain may increase the risk of postpartum obesity Siega-Riz et al. [1]. The present study aims to explore pregnant women’s knowledge of GWG and information received, using data from the...
Background: The Leicestershire dietetic service developed a website (www.lnds.nhs.uk) in 2004 with three levels of access; for the public, health care professionals (HCPs) and dietitians. Over 450 resources are available on the site. The website has never been evaluated, though i...
Background: Obesity is recognised as being at the forefront of current ‘lifestyle diseases and without appropriate interventions the prevalence levels are projected to increase, Government Office for Science, [1]. A major challenge in the treatment of obesity is maintenance of we...