by Sam | 28 Apr 2014 | Children and Families
The Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has accused the Government of “damaging children’s health” by allowing academies and free schools to opt out of nutritional standards for pupils’ lunches. Professor Terence Stephenson said the...
by Chris Rogers | 6 Mar 2014 | Children and Families
Labour is understood to be considering setting a legal maximum on the amount of sugar, fat and salt in foods aimed at children. Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham said drastic action was needed to prevent child obesity and will announce Labour’s proposal in a review...
by Chris Rogers | 3 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
The number of overweight and obese adults in the developing world has almost quadrupled to around one billion since 1980, claims a report from a UK think tank. The Overseas Development Institute said one in three people worldwide was now overweight and urged...
by Chris Rogers | 2 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
The Government has launched a new public health campaign in England calling on families to make simple foods swaps such as switching to diet drinks. People who sign up to the Smart Swaps campaign will receive money-off vouchers towards their groceries. Mail...
