We want to turn the tide on child obesity

MEND’s mission is to enable a significant, measurable and sustainable reduction in global overweight and obesity levels

We want to turn the tide on overweight and obesity levels, a problem that has reached epidemic proportions globally.

There are approximately two billion overweight and obese people in the world, of which two hundred million are children. 

It is estimated that obesity already costs the NHS directly about £1 billion per year and the UK economy a further £2.3 to £2.6 billion indirectly. If the current trend continues, the economic implications will increase to £49.9 billion by 2050.

Obesity causes needless suffering, as well as massive financial and social consequences. But it can be prevented and treated. 

MEND is the solution. By working with our partners across the world we can enable the next generation and their families to feel fitter, healthier and, ultimately, happier. 

We aim to do this by:

• Providing effective and evidence-based obesity prevention and treatment programmes, training and resources
• Working alongside partners from the private, public, voluntary and academic sectors to make our services available at a community level on the widest possible scale
• Training people who come into contact with overweight and obese children so they can provide families with the best possible support
• Building one of the largest bodies of evidence worldwide on child obesity prevention and treatment