Nov 9, 2021
Katharine Jenner RNutr, Director of Action on Sugar, discusses the role of reformulation in ‘turning the tide on obesity’ in Sugar Awareness Week 2021 Whether ‘tis nobler to make small improvements to the foods people already buy and eat. Or to take arms against...
Jul 26, 2021
If, as the much-quoted Harold Wilson comment goes, “a week is a long time in politics” then a year is practically a lifetime. And while government policy positions can radically change, over a year, a week or as in as little as three hours, turning policy...
Jun 23, 2021
By Dr Mimi Tatlow-Golden, Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology and Childhood, The Open University The UK Government has announced plans to significantly restrict online advertising of less healthy food and drinks. A ban on some adverts for certain foods high in...
May 21, 2021
By Katharine Jenner, Registered Public Health Nutritionist and Campaign Director for Action on Salt and Sugar Despite years of heavy lobbying from the hospitality industry, the government has shown it is serious about addressing obesity and improving dietary health by...
Mar 2, 2021
By Leia Clifton, Policy Officer, Obesity Health Alliance World Obesity Day is approaching on the 4th of March – on this day we are encouraged to think about and discuss practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight[1]. The day aims to...
Feb 26, 2021
In recent weeks OHA, and our colleagues at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have received several requests from journalists for data and comments explaining the impact of lockdown on childhood obesity levels. The simple answer is that we just...
