Association for the Study of Obesity UK

@UK_ASO

The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is the UK’s foremost charitable organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity.

aso.org.uk Joined March 2014

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Association for the Study of Obesity UK @UK_ASO Jan 16

We’ve made the decision to step away from X and will no longer be active here.

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Association for the Study of Obesity UK @UK_ASO Jan 5

Today represents a turning point for UK food advertising as new restrictions on high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) products come into effect. However, whole system changes are required to achieve meaningful progress.

Professor Emilie Combet (ASO President) responds ⬇️

Association for the Study of Obesity UK @UK_ASO Dec 22, 2025

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to thank Professor @NHeslehurst as she steps down as ASO President.

We’d also like to thank our members, volunteers and partners for their support over the past year, and wish everyone in the ASO community a restful Christmas.

Association for the Study of Obesity UK @UK_ASO Dec 2, 2025

ASO is recruiting! 🎉 Come join our team!

Lived Experience (Obesity Care) Lead
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12-month internships + £800 bursary
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Association for the Study of Obesity UK @UK_ASO Nov 25, 2025

Gov extends the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to sugary milk-based drinks and lowers the sugar threshold

Evidence shows the levy drives reformulation and reduces children’s sugar intake and obesity risk.
Gov estimates 17m calories/day removed

ASO response aso.org.uk/government-ann…

aso.org.uk Government announces extension of Soft Drinks Industry Levy to further reduce children’s sugar... The Government has announced significant changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), extending the levy to cover sugary milk-based and milk-alternative drinks and lowering the sugar threshold...