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The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.
1. About the Eatwell Guide The Eatwell Guide, defines the government’s…
Current model used to classify foods and drinks based on their nutritional composition.
Updated model (not yet applied to policy) used to classify foods and drinks based on their nutritional composition.
Introduction This guidance provides guidelines on how to use the updated…
Definition of fruit and vegetables To estimate the amount of fruit and…
Introduction This document provides examples of how to calculate the UK…
Guidance on running the National Child Measurement Programme, which collects the height and weight of reception and year 6 children across England every year.
It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland.
Provides support to businesses on nutrition related requirements of the EU Food Information for Consumers regulation (EU FIC).
This guidance gives step-by-step support for businesses on developing a 'Front of Pack' (FoP) nutrition label.
The Eatwell Guide makes healthy eating easier to understand by giving a visual representation of the types of foods and drinks we should consume and in what proportions to have a healthy, balanced diet.
Voluntary industry guidelines for commercial baby food and drink aimed at children aged up to 36 months.
Sets out the government's quality standards for children, young people and maternity standards.
MenuCal is a free online tool which helps food businesses put allergen and calorie information on their menu.
Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 5 January 2026.
A technical report outlining guidelines for industry, 2017 baseline calorie levels and next steps.
Outlines the provisions of the Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021, and provides assistance in understanding and applying them.
A guide and set of resources to support local authorities with implementing a whole systems approach to address obesity and promote a healthy weight.
Guidance to support secondary school teachers deliver food teaching in schools.
Information to help schools support the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme to measure children's height and weight in reception and year 6.
Information about the personal data we collect for children taking part in the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).
Catering guidance that offers practical advice on how to make catering affordable, healthier and more sustainable.
Understanding how different nutrients affect the body, how much of them you should consume and what food sources they come from are all important factors in having a healthy, balanced diet.
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