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In August 2016, the Behavioral Insight Team (BIT) published a report outlining the shortcomings with official statistics on calorie intake. The BIT report was accompanied by an initial response from the Government Statistical Service which provided details of the main...
Evidence on children’s calorie consumption and details of the calorie reduction programme, principally for the food industry and public health bodies.
These documents explain how OHID is approaching reduction and food and drink reformulation as part of the government’s obesity strategy.
Sets out progress on the calorie reduction programme for the food industry and public health bodies between 2017 and 2021.
Estimates the potential effect of increases in human weight, caused by rising BMI and height, on future calorie requirements
This review covers interventions focused on foods that are naturally nutrient-dense, enhancing the nutritional value of foods and distribution programmes
Explores the role of the Public Distribution System on consumption and household savings
A detailed description of the methodology of the DHSC calorie model.
Steps to reduce 20% of calories in popular foods by 2024 announced to tackle childhood obesity.
Explains the sugar recommendations in the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition's (SACN's) carbohydrates and health report.
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