A Healthier Future: analysis of consultation responses

Independent analysis of responses to the consultation on a draft diet and healthy weight strategy, held between October 2017 and January 2018.


Annex 4: Response to individual questions

Question Number of responses % of total responses (base=362)
Section 1: Transforming the food environment
Q1 Are there any other types of price promotion that should be considered in addition to those listed above? [Yes / No / Don’t know] 269 74%
Please explain your answer. 275 76%
Q2 How do we most efficiently and effectively define the types of food and drink that we will target with these measures? Please explain your answer. 275 76%
Q3 To what extent do you agree with the actions we propose on non-broadcast advertising of products high in fat, salt and sugar? [Strongly agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly disagree] 311 86%
Please explain your answer. 265 73%
Q4 Do you think any further or different action is required for the out of home sector? [Yes / No / Don’t know] 294 81%
Please explain your answer. 278 77%
Q5 Do you think current labelling arrangements could be strengthened? [Yes / No / Don’t know] 297 82%
Please explain your answer. 286 79%
Q6 What specific support do Scottish food and drink SMEs need most to reformulate and innovate to make their products healthier? Please explain your answer. 241 67%
Section 2: Living healthier and more active lives
Q7 Do you think any further or different action is required to support a healthy weight from birth to adulthood? [Yes / No / Don’t know] 302 83%
Please explain your answer. 294 81%
Q8 How do you think a supported weight management service should be implemented for people with, or at risk of developing, type 2 diabetes - in particular the referral route to treatment? 260 72%
Q9 Do you think any further or different action on healthy living interventions is required? [Yes / No / Don’t know] 281 78%
Please explain your answer. 238 66%
Q10 How can our work to encourage physical activity contribute most effectively to tackling obesity? 281 78%
Section 3: Leadership and exemplary practice
Q11 What do you think about the action we propose for making obesity a priority for everyone? 283 78%
Q12 How can we build a whole nation movement? 263 73%
Q13 What further steps, if any, should be taken to monitor change? 207 57%
Q14 Do you have any other comments about any of the issues raised in this consultation? 228 63%

Contact

Back to top