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The Department has announced proposals for front-of-pack nutrition labelling that clearly displays: how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar…
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Public Health England publishes third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children’s sugar intakes.
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.
Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary…
‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A call to action on obesity in England’ has been published today.
Public Health England (PHE) has published a paper, 'Sugar Reduction: Responding to the Challenge', discussing the nation's sugar intake.
Public Health England (PHE) announces plans to consider the evidence, set guidelines and closely monitor progress on calorie reduction.
More people living with obesity will have access to the newest and most effective obesity drugs to help cut NHS waiting lists, following the announcement of a £40 million two-year pilot today [Wednesday 7 June].
People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front of pack nutritional label.
The latest survey data from 2008 to 2012 assesses the food consumption and nutrient intake of the UK.
New Change4Life campaign encourages parents to 'look for 100-calorie snacks, two a day max' to cut children’s sugar intake.
Promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from April 2022, the government has confirmed today.
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
Rules banning multibuy deals on foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar – including buy one get one free deals – will be delayed for another two years until October 2025.
Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar to be delayed for a year.
Choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation on front-of-pack labelling launched today. UK health ministers…
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.
The first assessment of industry progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme has been published.
Today, the Department of Health published the combined results from the first three years of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) rolling…
PHE's latest Change4Life campaign encourages parents to make healthy swaps to prevent 141 children a day having a tooth removed in hospital.
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