OHA NEWS & BLOG
“Government obesity announcement lets down future generations”
The Obesity Health Alliance says the measures announced today are far from an ambitious strategy and let down the next generation who will pay the price for the Government’s failure to take strong action. The measures on their own will not tackle...
Response to industry campaign against the soft drinks industry levy – Statement
The soft drinks industry levy will save money tomorrow by helping to tackle children’s obesity today. Sugary soft drinks have no nutritional value and are the single biggest contributor to a child’s sugar intake, and high consumption of sugar is...
Childhood Obesity Strategy Delayed until Autumn – Statement
It is very disappointing that that the Government has once again delayed the publication of its Childhood Obesity Strategy. For the sake of our children’s health it’s vital we tackle the obesity epidemic which is jeopardizing their future...
Letter in The Times on 8 July 2016 – Obesity Action Plea
Sir, As members of the Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of over 30 charities, medical royal colleges and campaign groups, we are calling on David Cameron to leave a meaningful legacy and ensure we are the first country to turn around the rising...
Response to Cancer Research UK junk food advertising study – statement
Today’s report from Cancer Research UK highlights how exposure to junk food advertising can make it extremely difficult for children and their families to make healthy food choices. Currently a third of children in their final year of primary...