There is a lack of evidence that schemes including the Soft Drinks Industry Levy and reducing calories in food will work to improve childhood obesity, a new report by the National Audit Office states.
It also criticises ministers and Public Health England (PHE) for “not understanding” the impact deprivation has on obesity levels, particularly among different ethinic groups.
“Progress with the childhood obesity programme has been slow and many commitments are not yet in place,” said Gareth Davies, the head of the NAO.
The report shows that childhood obesity has increased over the last four years.
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