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A new consultation has been launched on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK to tackle the obesity crisis and get the nation fit and healthy.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Public Health England publishes third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children’s sugar intakes.
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.
A new national campaign is under way to encourage millions of adults to kick start their health and reduce their risk of serious illness, including COVID-19.
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
Supporting people to move towards and maintain a healthier weight may reduce the serious effects of COVID-19 on the population, PHE report finds.
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.
Soft Drinks Industry Levy data shows a 28.8% reduction per 100ml in retailer own-brand and manufacturer-branded products.
Public Health England (PHE) publishes an evidence review of commercially available baby foods and drinks aimed at children up to 36 months.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Five local councils with forward-thinking ideas to address childhood obesity will receive funding.
Plans to add folic acid to flour in the UK could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year, Public Health Minister, Seema Kennedy, announced today.
The government is consulting on proposals to introduce a 9pm watershed on TV and online adverts for food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt.
PHE is encouraging parents to swap children's sugary foods and drinks for healthier alternatives and protect children’s teeth by using fluoride toothpaste.
Hospital trust establishes a health and wellbeing team to provide a wide variety of programmes to help employees lead a healthier lifestyle.
The 12-week consultation asks if there should be more restrictions on how retailers promote food and drink that is high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
PHE launches new Change4Life campaign to help families cut back on sugar.
Public Health England has published its first salt reduction report, which shows just over half of salt reduction targets were met by the food industry.
A survey from Public Health England (PHE) found that around 9 in 10 people support the government working with the food industry to make food healthier.
The 12-week consultation aims to help families make healthier choices about what they eat in restaurants, cafes and takeaways.
If we get the NHS long-term plan right, we will prevent 3 of the biggest killers, says CEO of Public Health England.
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