OHA NEWS & BLOG
Blog: Local Governments need the Public Health Grant to fix our food system
The Obesity Health Alliance is hosting a series of expert blogs in support of the launch of their Local Government Position Statement. Second, we hear from Amy Deptford, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Alexandra Rose Charity, who explains why...
Blog: “Why is my local area a giant ad space for junk food?”
The Obesity Health Alliance is hosting a series of expert blogs in support of the launch of their Local Government Position Statement. First, we hear the experience of young people from Nika Pajda, Head of Policy & Research for Bite Back, on...
Killer tactics from tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food and drink industries
This report, developed by Action on Smoking and Health, Obesity Health Alliance and Alcohol Health Alliance, highlights the common strategies used by the tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink industries to delay and undermine public health...
How Do We Talk About Ultra Processed Food in Policy?
What we eat is determined by the food around us. Health experts, campaigners and researchers agree - we need a food system change. The term ‘Ultra Processed Foods’ has captured public, media and political attention: the Obesity Health Alliance...
OHA Evidence to the Lords Inquiry into Food, Diet and Obesity
The Obesity Health Alliance were invited to give evidence at the opening session of the House of Lords Inquiry into Food, Diet and Obesity. Our Director, Katharine Jenner, gave evidence in person at the first oral evidence session on the 8th...