Public Health England
UK Government Delays Review of Covid's Impact On the BAME Community, Again
A source told Sky News that the report has been delayed for a second time because of "worries" around "current global events".
Nestlé Creates First Chocolate Bar Using ‘Restructured’ Sugar
The company claims a new scientific technique lets it make chocolate with 30 percent less sugar.
Are the UK's New Obesity Guidelines Dangerous for Eating Disorder Sufferers?
Public Health England's new healthy eating campaign recommends a breakfast of 400 calories, and lunch and dinner of 600 calories each.
Almost No Processed Foods Are on Track to Meet Salt Reduction Targets
Campaign group Consensus Action on Salt and Health says that only one in 28 foods will meet targets set by Public Health England by the end of the year.
Kids Are Eating Half Their Daily Sugar Allowance at Breakfast
Public Health England warns that cereal, spreads, and juice are the main sugary suspects.
This Is How Much a Can of Coke Could Cost After the Sugar Tax
HM Revenue and Customs has released a policy paper with further details on the sugar levy, due to come into effect in April 2018.
The Government Wants to 'Name and Shame' Restaurants That Serve Large Desserts
In a bid to tackle the nation’s obesity problem, the UK Government is planning to “name and shame” restaurants, cafes, and pubs that won't make their dessert portions smaller or reduce sugar levels.
The Government Finally Released Its Childhood Obesity Strategy But People Aren’t Happy
Published this morning, the report sets out plans for a tax on soft drinks and the reduction of sugar in children’s products by 20 percent. But health campaigners say this isn’t enough.
Leaked Documents Suggest the Government Could Water Down Anti-Obesity Strategies
According to a leaked draft of the UK Government’s long-awaited childhood obesity strategy, plans to restrict junk food advertising and introduce sugar limits have been dropped.
Once Again, Everything You Knew About High-Fat Diets Is Wrong
They say that the low-fat food craze of the 80s and thereafter has had "disastrous health consequences" on the nation and should be nixed.