Adults living in Rutland are being asked to take part in a county-wide survey that will help health professionals offer targeted support around weight loss and healthy eating.
More than 60% Rutland adults are currently classed as being overweight or obese. For children in their last year of primary school, the number is around 30%.
A person’s weight can be affected by a range of complex factors, including their genetics, social pressures, environmental considerations, psychology and behavioural traits. A more detailed understanding of what lies behind obesity rates in Rutland is therefore needed to help design support services that can tackle the root cause.
“Weight can be key factor in maintaining a good quality of life throughout adulthood and into old age. Equally, excess weight can contribute to a wide range of illnesses and adverse health conditions. We want to work with partners to help all Rutland residents achieve and maintain a healthy weight. To do this, we need to create a more supportive environment and ensure that services are tackling the right issues.”
Councillor Diane Ellison, Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
Rutland’s Healthy Weight and Food Survey can be carried out online and takes around 10 minutes to complete.
The survey will close at 4.00pm on Friday 27 September and all the responses will be anonymous. Anyone without internet access can take part by calling us on: 01572 722 577.