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...
Jul 15, 2020
By Katharine Jenner, Registered Nutritionist and Campaign Director at Action on Sugar When it comes to selling food and drink products, advertisers have a few tools at their disposal, such as image, price, packaging and distribution. But one important element that...
Jul 14, 2020
Dr Lauren Elsie White, SPECTRUM Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh In response to emerging evidence of a link between experiencing serious health consequences of contracting Covid-19 and obesity (Sattar et al., 2020) and the Prime Minister’s own experience of...
Jul 9, 2020
By Helen Dickens, Assistant Director of Policy and Campaigns, Diabetes UK and member of the OHA Steering Group On 9 July 2015, I was invited to attend a workshop set up by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). Bringing together 19 charities, royal colleges and...
