tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/junk-food-ad-ban-legislation-progresses-to-curb-childhood-obesity 2024-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 Junk food ad ban legislation progresses to curb childhood obesity Junk food ads to be banned from October 2025 with final details unveiled today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/folic-acid-supplementation-advice-to-health-professionals 2024-11-27T12:16:38+00:00 Folic acid supplementation: advice to health professionals 皇冠体育app UK chief medical officers, chief nursing officers and chief midwifery officers have given advice on the importance of folic acid supplementation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/birth-defects-prevented-by-fortifying-flour-with-folic-acid 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 Birth defects prevented by fortifying flour with folic acid New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-new-scheme-to-improve-peoples-health-in-wolverhampton 2023-02-17T00:15:00+00:00 Government backs new scheme to improve people's health in Wolverhampton A new app offering incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-obesity-treatments-and-technology-to-save-the-nhs-billions 2022-11-27T00:15:00+00:00 New obesity treatments and technology to save the NHS billions A 拢20 million research boost will help to develop new medicines and digital tools which have been shown to help people shed 20% of their weight. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-calorie-labelling-rules-come-into-force-to-improve-nations-health 2022-04-06T12:24:00+01:00 New calorie labelling rules come into force to improve nation鈥檚 health New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-campaign-launched-to-help-parents-improve-childrens-diet 2022-01-10T00:15:00+00:00 New campaign launched to help parents improve children's diet 皇冠体育app government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to help parents improve their children's diet. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/wolverhampton-to-pilot-new-app-to-improve-peoples-health-through-incentives 2021-12-01T10:50:00+00:00 Wolverhampton to pilot new app to improve people's health through incentives City of Wolverhampton chosen to pilot scheme that will reward healthy behaviours through a new app. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-pilot-to-help-people-eat-better-and-exercise-more 2021-10-22T00:15:00+01:00 New pilot to help people eat better and exercise more Pilot scheme will motivate people to make healthy changes to their lifestyle. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/campaign-launched-to-help-public-get-healthy-this-summer 2021-09-14T09:30:08+01:00 Campaign launched to help public get healthy this summer PHE has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage adults across the nation to lose excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/promotions-of-unhealthy-foods-restricted-from-october-2022 2021-07-21T18:10:00+01:00 Promotions of unhealthy foods restricted from October 2022 Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-pilot-to-help-people-exercise-more-and-eat-better 2021-07-07T13:10:46+01:00 New pilot to help people exercise more and eat better 皇冠体育app pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-services-launched-to-help-people-achieve-a-healthier-weight-and-improve-wellbeing 2021-07-01T00:15:06+01:00 New services launched to help people achieve a healthier weight and improve wellbeing Thousands of adults and children will benefit from new services launched across England to help them achieve a healthy weight and boost their wellbeing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-advertising-rules-to-help-tackle-childhood-obesity 2021-06-24T10:33:00+01:00 New advertising rules to help tackle childhood obesity New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-lower-carb-diet-is-an-effective-short-term-option-for-type-2-diabetes 2021-05-26T11:15:04+01:00 A lower-carb diet is an effective short-term option for type 2 diabetes A new report from SACN concludes that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-public-consultation-on-total-ban-of-online-advertising-for-unhealthy-foods 2020-11-10T12:06:35+00:00 New public consultation on total ban of online advertising for unhealthy foods A new consultation has been launched on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK to tackle the obesity crisis and get the nation fit and healthy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/third-year-of-industry-progress-to-reduce-sugar-published 2020-10-07T14:00:53+01:00 Third year of industry progress to reduce sugar published Public Health England publishes third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children鈥檚 sugar intakes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-voluntary-calorie-guidelines-to-help-industry-tackle-obesity 2020-09-07T13:20:05+01:00 New voluntary calorie guidelines to help industry tackle obesity Food industry encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-new-campaign-encourages-millions-to-lose-weight-and-cut-covid-19-risk 2020-07-27T10:22:30+01:00 Major new campaign encourages millions to lose weight and cut COVID-19 risk A new national campaign is under way to encourage millions of adults to kick start their health and reduce their risk of serious illness, including COVID-19. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-obesity-strategy-unveiled-as-country-urged-to-lose-weight-to-beat-coronavirus-covid-19-and-protect-the-nhs 2020-07-27T00:15:00+01:00 New obesity strategy unveiled as country urged to lose weight to beat coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the NHS New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.