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An evidence review of a broad range of measures to reduce the nation’s excessive sugar consumption has been published today by PHE.
A bid to slash five billion calories off the nation's daily diet was set out as part of the Government's ambitious new plan to tackle obesity by the Department of Health today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Reduction programme could see 200,000 tonnes of sugar removed from the UK market per year by 2020.
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.
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 country's biggest supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets are joining forces to help cut five billion calories from the nation's daily diet, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
The 12-week consultation aims to help families make healthier choices about what they eat in restaurants, cafes and takeaways.
Innovate UK-supported life science company Phynova finds further evidence that its plant-based food ingredient promotes healthy blood sugar.
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has today published its report ‘Dietary recommendations for energy’.
Richard Sangster, leader of the DH obesity policy team, looks to the future of food in the fight against childhood obesity.
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.
Eat Seasonably is all about inspiring and enabling people to eat more seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Example menus developed with nutrition experts to support early years providers
Education Secretary Michael Gove announces a new set of standards for food served in schools.
The UK National Measurement Laboratory supports the Institute of Food Science and Technology Lecture for 2019
New campaign exposing the ‘hidden nasties’ in everyday foods launches today.
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.
Public Health Minister, Jane Ellison, launches the Responsibility Deal Saturated Fat Reduction Pledge.
People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front of pack nutritional label.
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