Our new analysis found that obesity in Wales could be higher than previously thought, due to self-reported data. With obesity rates jumping from 26% to 34% when self-report error is corrected for.

New analysis: it is possible and affordable to halve obesity by the end of the decade, if governments implement the most effective high impact, low cost solutions. Learn more about Nesta’s blueprint for halving obesity:

What can UK policymakers learn from Singapore's governance and public service leadership?.On 13 Nov, 9:30-11:00, @nesta_uk is gathering experts to find out, as part of their event series: how to make good things happen 🔍. Register to attend online:

With weight loss drugs hitting the headlines, @nesta_uk explores if these drugs can 'solve' the UK's obesity crisis. And while they have game-changing potential to tackle the UK's rising obesity rates, they can't work in isolation. Read the full blog:

AI is powering a wave of digital tech aimed at supporting children and families – with the UK leading the way in Europe. A first-of-its-kind study by @nesta_uk analysed investment and research trends to understand the trajectory of this emerging tech.

In a new guest piece for @nesta_uk, food historian Pen Vogler explores food trends from the last 3 decades and how they’ve transformed our diet - from the rise of the snack to takeaway treats 🍕.Read the full feature ⬇️

RT @nesta_uk: Do you work in research or innovation? . 💡@B_I_Team & @SciTechgovuk have launched the DSIT Research and Innovation Workforce….

20-30% of UK children eligible for free school meals choose the less healthy alternative: packed lunches. @nesta_uk cofunded this new @VegPowerUK to help build an understanding what drives families’ lunchtime decisions, and how professionals can help increase school meal uptake.

RT @KandersKarlis: Good news - we've extended the time to apply for a @nesta_uk residency! ✨. We're looking for a data science expert for s….

Geography and income affect the healthiness of our food shopping - but we might be able to make supermarkets do something about it. via @nesta_uk.

RT @LaurenBowes4: JOB ALERT! 🚨 I’m recruiting for a policy and advocacy role within our health team. Perfect for someone who is wants to he….

⚙️The effectiveness of the intervention was likely limited by challenges in creating a default for school meals - challenges included: lack of capacity from school and catering staff to enforce the default and the need for up-to-date information on allergies for all children.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Social norming and school expectations had a big role to play in driving a positive impact.

👍The benefits of the scheme extend beyond saving time and money, with parents saying it reduced stress and encouraged children to try new foods.

📈 An opt-out scheme like School Meals, Count Me In Month has the potential to increase school meal uptake - 5 out of the 6 schools that took part in SMCMIM observed a higher increase in school meal uptake compared to non-participating schools.

🍽️Opt-out school meals involved setting an expecation that all pupils within a school would be eating a school meal unless their parents actively opted out. Key findings include:.

🚨New @nesta_uk report sharing findings from a pilot, run in collaboration with @CaerphillyCBC and @torfaencouncil, aimed at increasing uptake of free school meals by implementing opt-out school meals in six primary schools in Wales.

🚨Nesta is looking for someone with expert knowledge of early-years policy and practice in Wales to join us for a 3-4 month part time residency via @nesta_uk #earlylearning #education #wales.

3-5 month @nesta_uk residency opporunity for anyone with experience in planning in Scotland and an interest in public health. #PublicHealth #Planning.

RT @KandersKarlis: Very excited about this: Ogma Therapy, a new startup from @nesta_uk Mission Studio is on a mission to make speech and la….