The Scottish Obesity Alliance serves as a forum for organisations to collaborate, influence policy and practice on obesity prevention in Scotland. It is committed to creating a Scotland which promotes health and wellbeing, and where healthy food and physical activity are easy, acceptable, affordable and sustainable for all.
A spokesperson said: “People in Scotland should be able to access delicious, affordable healthy food, regardless of how much money they have. Nobody should be forced to choose between budget and health because of the unhealthy options that are put on sale.
"Some food corporations maintain that they have our best interests at heart and claim to need time and consideration to change, but they have known for decades that their practices are harming health. We ask the Minister to treat them based on their actions, rather than their words. And their inaction has shown us that they will not change voluntarily unless policy is passed.
“We urge the Government to progress with the introduction of regulations at the earliest opportunity and solidify a commitment to a wellbeing economy where profit and health are in tandem.”
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