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The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has today published a consultation on its draft report on lower carbohydrate diets for people with type 2 diabetes.
Food industry encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.
New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.
UK chosen to lead new WHO Sugar and Calorie Reduction Network after progress with its domestic sugar-reduction programme.
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
The latest survey data from 2008 to 2012 assesses the food consumption and nutrient intake of the UK.
Public Health England (PHE) follow recommendations of independent carbohydrates and health report, including halving sugar consumption.
Government renews drive to tackle obesity and improve the nation’s health
Public Health England (PHE) has published a paper, 'Sugar Reduction: Responding to the Challenge', discussing the nation's sugar intake.
Children in England are on track to consume around 4,800 cubes of sugar by the end of the year, more than double the maximum recommendation.
A report published by Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition on the role of saturated fats and health concludes there's no need to change current advice.
The 12-week consultation aims to help families make healthier choices about what they eat in restaurants, cafes and takeaways.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 25 August 2017.
An evidence review of a broad range of measures to reduce the nation’s excessive sugar consumption has been published today by PHE.
Public Health England has today published new data detailing the state of the nation’s diet.
PHE’s new Change4Life campaign shows that children are consuming half the daily recommended sugar intake before the morning school bell.
Nutritious new varieties of sweet potatoes have been developed for Africa.
New Change4Life campaign encourages parents to 'look for 100-calorie snacks, two a day max' to cut children’s sugar intake.
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition is consulting on a draft review of saturated fats, recommending intake should not exceed 10% of daily calories.
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