NOO worked closely with a wide range of organisations to assist policy makers and practitioners who were involved in understanding and tackling obesity at population level.
The aim of the SEF is to increase the number and quality of evaluations and this in turn will support the generation of evidence-based practice.
[citation needed] The SEF was developed following extensive consultation with a wide range of interested parties, including practitioners, academic experts, and representatives from public health observatories, regional public health groups, primary care trusts and other relevant organisations.
[citation needed] The SEF can be used with a range of interventions including those conducted with individuals on a one-to-one basis or in groups, and in clinical and community settings.
It is not intended for use with surgical and medicinal approaches to weight management, or in broader programmes that include changes to the built environment.