Some National Statistics
Sometimes it can feel like we are the only ones who find it challenging to follow all the healthy lifestyle recommendations out there. In reality, it’s really common and lots of people and families can find it tricky. This website has helpful pointers – however it feels for you.
| In 2024, almost one-fifth of all children in Scotland were at risk of obesity. |
| In 2024, children in Scotland’s average intake of saturated fat and free sugars was higher than recommended whereas intake of fibre and oily fish was lower than recommended. |
| Children over the age of 12 in Scotland are less likely to meet the recommended physical activity level guidelines than younger children. In Scotland, the amount of time children spend participating in sedentary activities has continued to increase over the past 10 years. |
| Recent research has shown that healthy foods are twice as expensive as foods high in fat, salt and sugar. |
| Less than 10% of children aged 11 to 18 in Scotland met the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day between 2019 and 2023. |
