All Health articles – Page 94
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NewsHealth secretary calls for end to 'nanny state interventions'
Matt Hancock said that too often policies had punished the majority rather than target intervention at the minority in need
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Comment & OpinionPromotions consultation reflects government chaos, not commitment
The way the consultation has been handled doesn’t say much for government’s commitment to public health as a priority
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NewsJunk food promotions crackdown proposal slammed as 'madness'
Government estimates the plan would cost businesses at least £90m a year
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NewsJJ Foodservice offers discounts to takeaways in health push
The wholesaler is offering 10% off healthier eating products for a three-month period
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Comment & OpinionPublic Health England's Good Choice logo is a risky move
The new Good Choice logo could be extended to thousands of products
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NewsPHE says 'Good Choice' logo could get bigger rollout
The government’s health boffins are said to be using the label as a “toe in the water”
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Comment & OpinionYet another new logo won’t make PHE’s campaigns any clearer
With its new campaign, PHE has again left the doors open to confusion, despite its good intentions
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NewsParents face 'huge confusion' over kids food crackdown
Some of the products being recommended in the push are among those in line to be barred from promotions under PHE’s ongoing review
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NewsOver half of government's salt reduction targets met
The first progress report from PHE found retailers made more progress in cutting back on salt than manufacturers
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Comment & OpinionHow the UK can lead the way with salt reduction in our food
Without the food industry’s commitment, we wouldn’t have seen our average salt intake decrease by 11% in 2014, says Alison Tedstone
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Comment & OpinionThere is plenty of evidence for an energy drinks ban
There is a wealth of evidence on the harms of energy drinks to children and young people
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink must continue using the power of pressure in 2019
This year has seen how pressure on suppliers and retailers can have positive results for health and the environment
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Comment & OpinionWhy we should resist the diet diktats of the nanny state
Centenarian Arthur Grisbrook’s diet is a two-fingered salute to the dietetic establishment, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsMorrisons to hand out free fruit to children at all stores
Rival Tesco has given out more than 50 million pieces of free fruit since it launched its Free Fruit for Kids initiative
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Comment & OpinionAn energy drinks ban based on no evidence would set a dangerous precedent
You cannot have ministers making decisions based on knee-jerk reactions about what is popular among parents
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NewsEvidence 'not enough' to justify children energy drinks ban
A report by MPs found existing evidence was not enough to justify its plans for a statutory ban on sales to kids.
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NewsAdvertising groups react to Sadiq Khan's HFSS ad ban on London transport
Khan announced today the ban would come into force in February, following a public consultation launched in May
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Comment & OpinionSugar reduction is non-negotiable. Children's health is at stake
There can be no excuses for a lack of progress on improving diet from government or retailers, says Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at Public Health England
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Comment & OpinionThe ASA Kellogg’s ruling is a win for low-sugar reformulations
The ASA has reversed its decision to ban a Coco Pops Granola ad that had been seen on children’s TV
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NewsPHE report shows lack of public awareness of obesity schemes
The results of the research also show widespread backing for the industry’s voluntary reduction programme