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The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem.
Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.
New project, backed by government, will develop mapping tool to tackle food inequality.
New healthy food standard will see big businesses promoting healthier food and drink.
Junk food ads to be banned from October 2025 with final details unveiled today.
The UK chief medical officers, chief nursing officers and chief midwifery officers have given advice on the importance of folic acid supplementation.
New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
A new app offering incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A £20 million research boost will help to develop new medicines and digital tools which have been shown to help people shed 20% of their weight.
New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to help parents improve their children's diet.
City of Wolverhampton chosen to pilot scheme that will reward healthy behaviours through a new app.
Pilot scheme will motivate people to make healthy changes to their lifestyle.
PHE has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage adults across the nation to lose excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer.
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
The pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices
Thousands of adults and children will benefit from new services launched across England to help them achieve a healthy weight and boost their wellbeing.
New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation.
A new report from SACN concludes that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.
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