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UK Government’s ‘Tackling Obesity’ policy and National Food Strategy
On 27 July the UK Government launched its new strategy to help adults and children live healthier lives by tackling obesity. While many provisions relate only to England there are others which are UK wide. Headlines include intentions to:
You can view the full ‘Tackling Obesity’ policy paper on the Gov.UK website.
Part One of Westminster’s National Food Strategy has also just been launched, containing ‘urgent recommendations’ in the light of the pandemic, and focusing on child poverty and the country’s changing trading relationships. Again, whilst primarily aimed at England, many of the recommendations have implications across the UK. A more comprehensive Part Two is to follow.
You can view Part One on the National Food Strategy website.