The number of overweight and obese children under five years old has hit 41 million worldwide, according to figures released by a World Health Organisation commission.
The partnership will explore the support currently given to foster carers and staff in residential children’s homes on helping children in care to eat healthily, and what might further support them
The PAC report found progress has been since the last examination in improving outcomes for diabetes patients, but found there remains unacceptable variations in the take up of education programmes
Speaking to the Guardian newspaper yesterday, Stevens said a sugar tax would be introduced by 2020 to discourage staff, patients and visitors from eating and drinking high sugar snacks.
The RSPH suggests that this move will make nutritional information simpler, more comprehensible and relatable to everyone.
Hospitals will start charging more for high-sugar drinks and snacks in their cafes and vending machines by 2020 to discourage staff, patients and visitors from buying them.
Lord Clinton-Davis asked the House what plans the Government has to impose a sugar tax on fizzy drinks.
The visit was organised by West Sussex County Council as part of an ongoing awareness campaign by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), which showcases the benefits of the Meals on Whee
Currently, the world record for the most afternoon teas served in one place is 569 and 667 across a multi-site.
The National Obesity Forum believes that the 20% levy recommended by Public Health England and championed by a number of chefs, politicians and health bodies would be ‘insufficient’.