Obesity indicators 2017
Annual report of the latest results for the indicators selected to monitor progress of our Prevention of Obesity Route Map (2010).
Volume of sales of confectionery, biscuits, cakes and pastries
Indicator Source: Food Standards Scotland (Kantar Worldpanel)
Latest Results
- In 2016, the total volume of take home biscuits and confectionery purchased by Scottish households was just over one hundred thousand tonnes (105,000). Sales volumes have remained stable since 2010.
Figure 14: Sales of biscuits and confectionery, 2010-2016
- In 2016, over one billion (1,037 million) servings of cake and pastry were purchased by Scottish households. Purchases have remained stable since 2011.
Figure 15: Sales of cake and pastry servings, 2011-2016
About This Indicator
Desired Outcome:
Reduced consumption of high energy food and
drink.
Relevant Route Map action:
Action to work with retailers to encourage stocking
of smaller and less energy-dense portions, with the Food
Implementation Group to reduce saturated fat and sugar levels.
Geography available:
Scotland level only.
Equalities data:
Not applicable.
Rationale for including this indicator:
The aim of this indicator is to monitor the sales
by volume of confectionery, biscuits, cakes and pastries in
supermarkets in Scotland.
There is evidence that obesity is associated with over
consumption of energy dense snack foods such as confectionery,
biscuits, cakes and pastries. Moderate evidence exists in the
literature for interventions aimed at reducing availability and
affordability of energy dense foods and with a moderate rating for
potential population effectiveness. The ScotPHN engagement process
for the Route Map assessed the action as having high impact with
medium to high effort.
Factors influencing this indicator:
- Availability and affordability of healthy choices
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