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We often talk about the ‘demand’ side of sugar, but what about the ‘supply’ side? The UK (over) supply is nearly three times greater than the total needed to meet the entire population’s maximum daily intake. #SugarPollution @feedbackorg Read more below

Up first on the #PPAChristmas24 wish list, is for Government to better prevent heart disease by: 🍎Creating a healthier food environment 🚭Introducing a ‘polluter pays’ tobacco levy 📃Introducing a new Clean Air Act

📢 Join us for the launch of our new Policy Blueprint for Cancer Prevention on 29 Jan 2025 at 2:30 PM GMT. A one-stop-shop for policymakers & advocates, packed with advice to drive cancer prevention policies & create healthier environments for all. 🌍💪tinyurl.com/5xvexat3

Chief Medical Officer calls for levy on unhealthy food in report to Government buff.ly/4gbTyRo

In our recent report we called on the Government to fix our broken food system. This followed an in-depth inquiry where we heard from a range of stakeholders. In our new podcast, we unpack the evidence with Committee chair, Baroness Walmsley. 🎧 Listen parliament.uk/business/lords…

"This isn’t just about limiting adverts but about changing the food environment." Bans on junk food advertising in the UK are a vital move to protect our children’s health, @katfoodjenner @OHA_updates bmj.com/content/387/bm…

People want to protect children from junk food, but action at a local level is hard to implement & often hampered by industry. Local leaders can now create healthy places rather than treating obesity once it is there. @AliceWiseman11 ADPH Vice President bit.ly/3W0irYr

Fuse academic @Lakenutrition has joined @OHA_updates, @AliceWiseman11 and a host of leading health organisations & individuals in welcoming @mhclg reforms to the planning system preventing new hot food takeaways from opening where children learn & play ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/news/reformswe…

A @thetimes investigation by @GeorgeGreenwood revealed how council attempts to ban unhealthy food outlets were being thwarted by challenges made by the fast-food giant KFC. Councils will now be given powers to ban takeaways near schools: thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar….

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🏢 What surrounds us, shapes us. 🌳 A thread 🧵: Our chapter in the new Chief Medical Officer’s report on health in cities outlines how the places we live, shop and go to school affect our health... gov.uk/government/pub…

We are pleased to see the @CMO_England’s annual report highlight the #RecipeForChange campaign in calling for a levy to incentivise healthier food production❤ As the report highlights, access to healthy, affordable food is not equal across society and we need bold action from Govt and the food industry to change this 💪

Earlier this year, we called for measures to enable local authorities to shape their food environments and reduce the proximity of fast food outlets to schools. @OHA_updates Today, the National Planning Policy Framework has been revised to reflect our recommendations. 🧵👇

We are grateful for our role - and to all our members - in shaping this important update. Read all about the changes, our response and members comments in full obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2024/12/12/tak… End)

“Giving local authorities the powers to block applications for unhealthy takeaways near schools puts children’s health first & stops fast food giants targeting pupils. This is just 1 action we are taking to give children the best start in life and protect their health” @GwynneMP

Today, we hugely welcome the @mhclg's revised National Planning Policy Framework, which sets out the Government’s plans to protect children’s health by preventing new hot food takeaways from targeting children where they learn and play 1)

(6/6) The food and outdoor leisure environment in cities is often varied in areas of affluence, but frequently limited or unhealthy in areas of deprivation. Improving choice and better access to healthy food would help reduce obesity in children.

(1/6) Cities bring particular challenges and opportunities for the health of those who live, work and study in them. This CMO annual report explores what we can do to improve health in cities: gov.uk/government/pub…

Fantastic to have #RecipeforChange calls for an industry levy on unhealthy food included in latest @CMO_England report. The expert recommendations are piling up, as well as public support, will Govt listen? recipeforchange.org.uk/news-and-blogs…