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The consultation is part of the government’s plan to reduce childhood obesity and other health problems in children.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A fried chicken shop has been developing and testing a new, healthier menu for children and learning how to nudge the after-school crowd into giving it a try.
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.
The first assessment of industry progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme has been published.
Steps to reduce 20% of calories in popular foods by 2024 announced to tackle childhood obesity.
PHE clarifies recent media coverage about an upcoming calorie campaign.
A pilot fast food takeaway project, providing a healthy alternative to fried chicken, for schools and the local community.
Reduction programme could see 200,000 tonnes of sugar removed from the UK market per year by 2020.
Over the past 6 years, extensive work has been taking place in Lambeth around food, health and wellbeing to reduce childhood obesity.
Washingborough Academy uses locally sourced, seasonal ingredients where possible, growing as much food as possible in its grounds.
‘Out to Lunch’ campaign aims to improve the food and service offered to families on the high street.
HENRY addresses obesity in childhood and beyond by helping parents adopt a healthier family lifestyle.
Croydon council's programme involves working with schools, families, businesses and the community to change the way they think about food.
Clapham Manor primary school helps pupils and their families to focus on nutrition and physical exercise.
Children from the school achieved the Healthy Schools London gold status and Food for Life gold award.
Brighton and Hove city council and the local community aim to reduce sugar consumption in the city.
Richard Sangster, leader of the DH obesity policy team, looks to the future of food in the fight against childhood obesity.
Includes: Health matters; diabetes prevalence data; Men B vaccine success; National Diet and Nutrition Survey data.
Includes: launch of National Diabetes Prevention Programme, PHE statement on levy on high sugar drinks, new Eatwell guide and logo.
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) shows that on average adults are eating 8 grams of salt per day.
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