Sep 7, 2020
In response to Public Health England’s publication of calorie reduction guidelines for the food industry, Caroline Cerny, Alliance Lead at the Obesity Health Alliance said: “It’s much harder to eat healthily when so much of the food available to us is over-loaded with...
Aug 7, 2020
“Dear Sir, While we welcome a renewed government focus on reducing obesity, failing to include a policy that stops junk food adverts being shown on TV and online before the 9pm watershed, would be a serious error. Adverts for unhealthy food dominate prime-time...
Aug 7, 2020
“If, as has been reported, the government’s new obesity strategy addresses the role that the relentless advertising and promotion of unhealthy food has in driving ill-health then it will help to build a healthier, stronger population. There is overwhelming...
Aug 7, 2020
“We are delighted the government has recognised the role that the relentless marketing and promotion of unhealthy food plays in driving ill-health. Restricting the advertising of unhealthy products before 9pm is a landmark move and shows real commitment from the...
Jun 8, 2020
The Obesity Health Alliance is working with a group of academic and policy experts to develop a long-term strategy to help more people be a healthy weight. This strategy will focus on policy change and will cover both prevention and treatment. Read more about the...
Jun 3, 2020
Emerging research suggests there is a link between obesity and adverse outcomes from COVID-19; and now people want the government to address obesity with policy interventions including those that address the food environment. These include changes to how unhealthy...
