Genetics, the environment and biological factors impact our weight

Our body weight is influenced by our genetics, the environment we live in, and biological factors.  Where we live, access and availability of affordable healthy food, opportunities to be active and our income impact us being able to make changes to what and how much we are eating and drinking as well as how much everyday movement we do.

Extra weight can cause fat to build up around vital organs, making it harder to the body to fight against health conditions. If you are living with overweight or obesity, managing your weight can help reduce your risk of developing serious diseases.

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Let us help you

Our Healthy Lifestyles Advisors can provide FREE support to lose weight, eat well, get active, stop smoking and improve liver health with 1-1 and group offers available over a duration of 12 weeks.

Self Refer yourself for support

Once you’ve submitted a request we’ll be in touch.

 

 

Contact the Adult Weight Management Team

North Somerset Council (Public Health team)

Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ

getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk

https://www.betterhealthns.co.uk/lose-weight/

If you would like to use one of our group based weight management plans, we have teamed up with several local partners to create special offers for you, find out more on our information page.  If 1-1 or group support isn’t for you why not try out one of the self help tools available?

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Information

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Support

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Hints and Tips

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Self Help Tools

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Stories

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News

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