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The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is the UKโ€™s foremost charitable organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity.

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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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Today's NHS 10-Year Plan includes welcome commitments on obesity. But ambition must be matched by action. ASO emphasises the need for sustained investment, structural change, and a clear focus on prevention. Read our statement here: ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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โŒ›Only a few more hours to go until #UKCO2025 early bird registration ends!. To learn more and to register:
@UK_ASO
Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿšจ Final call! Early bird registration for #UKCO2025 closes tomorrow at midnight โณ. ๐Ÿ“… 10โ€“11 Sept | ๐Ÿ“ Aberdeen.Donโ€™t miss your chance to save!. Learn more about how you can register here:
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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RT @UK_ASO: ๐Ÿ“ข Today the government announced mandatory targets and reporting on the healthiness of food sold by major retailers. ASO Preโ€ฆ.
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿšจ Final call! Early bird registration for #UKCO2025 closes tomorrow at midnight โณ. ๐Ÿ“… 10โ€“11 Sept | ๐Ÿ“ Aberdeen.Donโ€™t miss your chance to save!. Learn more about how you can register here:
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿ“ข Today the government announced mandatory targets and reporting on the healthiness of food sold by major retailers. ASO President Prof @NHeslehurst said: โ€œThis must be the start of systemic change - not the end of it.โ€ ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Only 4 days left to grab the early bird registration for #UKCO2025 in Aberdeen!.Excited to join researchers, practitioners & policymakers to discuss obesity science and solutions. ๐Ÿ”— Donโ€™t miss out: 10โ€“11 Sept at Aberdeen .@UK_ASO #ObesityResearch #UKCO.
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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โณ Just 7 days left to lock in your early bird registration for #UKCO2025!. ๐Ÿ“ Aberdeen | ๐Ÿ“… 10โ€“11 Sept. ๐ŸŽฏ Theme: Understanding Obesity: From Research to Clinical & Public Health Practice. ๐Ÿฆ Donโ€™t miss out - early bird closes 30 June!. Register now:
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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โณ The countdown continues less than 4 days left to register at the early bird rate for #UKCO2025! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฝ.
@UK_ASO
Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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โณ Just 7 days left to lock in your early bird registration for #UKCO2025!. ๐Ÿ“ Aberdeen | ๐Ÿ“… 10โ€“11 Sept. ๐ŸŽฏ Theme: Understanding Obesity: From Research to Clinical & Public Health Practice. ๐Ÿฆ Donโ€™t miss out - early bird closes 30 June!. Register now:
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿ“Œ The House of Commons Library briefing on weight loss medicines cites .the OHAโ€™s Treatment Position Statement & Evidence Review developed with input from some of our ASO committee members. Grateful to colleagues who contributed to this important work. ๐Ÿ”—
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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RT @R_S_P_H: More than 90% of local authorities will see the percentage of children leaving school overweight or obese increase over the neโ€ฆ.
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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โณ Just 7 days left to lock in your early bird registration for #UKCO2025!. ๐Ÿ“ Aberdeen | ๐Ÿ“… 10โ€“11 Sept. ๐ŸŽฏ Theme: Understanding Obesity: From Research to Clinical & Public Health Practice. ๐Ÿฆ Donโ€™t miss out - early bird closes 30 June!. Register now:
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿ”ด By 2035, most children will be living with overweight or obesity in 9 areas of England. New @R_S_P_H modelling shows rates will rise in 90% of the country. At ASO weโ€™re committed to evidence-based action on the structural drivers of obesity. Read more
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿšจ From today, NHS GPs begin prescribing tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for severe obesity. We welcome this step, but effective obesity care goes beyond treatment. Itโ€™s about prevention, equity, and sustained action. ๐Ÿ“ข Read ASOโ€™s full statement below ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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โฐJust 11 days left to secure your early bird registration for #UKCO2025. ๐Ÿ“… 10โ€“11 Sept . Theme: Understanding Obesity: From Research to Clinical & Public Health Practice . Two days of evidence, insight & collaboration await. ๐Ÿ”— Early bird closes 30 June
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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RT @UK_ASO: With the 10-Year NHS Plan expected soon, ASO has written to @wesstreeting with six key recommendations on embedding obesity preโ€ฆ.
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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RT @EASOobesity: Webinar Recording - Regulation of Energy Balance and Body Weight. Watch now for information on the impact of genes on bodyโ€ฆ.
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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RT @Mpmok: Exciting news! The Handbook of Bariatric Nutrition has been published. This is an essential resource for dietitians, nutritionisโ€ฆ.
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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With the 10-Year NHS Plan expected soon, ASO has written to @wesstreeting with six key recommendations on embedding obesity prevention in long-term health strategy. A whole-systems, evidence-informed approach is essential. ๐Ÿ“„ Read the letter ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฝ
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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ASO supports the UK Chief Scientific Adviserโ€™s call to prioritise primary prevention. Tackling obesity through healthier diets, environments & policy is key to cutting preventable disease & health inequalities. The evidence is clear now we need action. ๐Ÿ‘‰
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Proud to spotlight one of our Member-Led Symposium sessions at #UKCO2025!. ๐Ÿง  The MapMe Study โ€“ a low-intensity intervention in the NCMP. ๐Ÿ“… 11 Sept | Aberdeen.๐Ÿ”” Early bird registration open until 30th June. Register here:
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@UK_ASO
Association for the Study of Obesity UK
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๐Ÿ“ข Researchers at @UlsterUni are recruiting UK adults (18+) with a BMI of 25+ to take part in an online survey ๐Ÿ“. Theyโ€™re exploring chronotype, ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ eating behaviours, ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ exercise timing & lifestyle factors. Survey: โ„น๏ธ More Info:
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