OHA NEWS & BLOG
The Future of Front of Pack: Why is the government asking for views on food labels?
By Leia Clifton, Policy Officer, Obesity Health Alliance Making everyday decisions around food and drink purchases provides an ongoing challenge for us all. With the vast array of different products on shelves identifying the healthier options is...
Response to Calorie Reduction Targets
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...
Letter published in The Times – 11 July, 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...
Statement: OHA in response to reports on the content of the government’s new obesity strategy – 24 July, 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...
Statement: OHA in response to Government’s new obesity strategy – 27 July, 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...