Obesity and Malnutrition - FOI Response Register

1. The number of adults in Shetland being treated for obesity/obesity-related issues OR were recorded as being obese when presenting to the health board for other treatments.

In accordance with FOISA s 16(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it holds the information requested but that it is exempt from disclosure under FOISA s 25(1) as the information requested is accessible without submitting a request under FOISA s 1(1). The information you have requested is available here:

Weight Management – NHS Shetland

2. The number of children in Shetland being treated for obesity/obesity-related issues OR were recorded as being obese when presenting to the health board for other treatments.

BMI is not an appropriate marker of weight status for children who are still growing.

The information below is the number of referrals received by the dietetic department to support children who are overweight or obese

2020- 9

2021-15

2022-15

2023-incomplete data

2024- 6

3. The number of adults in Shetland being treated for malnutrition/malnutrition-related issues OR were recorded as being malnourished when presenting to the health board for other treatments.

We are not able to provide the total number of patients presenting as malnourished. We can provide the number of patients treated by the dietetic department requiring nutritional support. This would be provided to those either malnourished or at risk.

2020- 81

2021- 117

2022-171

2023-123

2024-132

4. The number of children in Shetland being treated for malnutrition/malnutrition-related issues OR were recorded as being malnourished when presenting to the health board for other treatments.

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.

5. For each of these, please break down the figures into male and female categories.

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.