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Top nutrition headlines 27 Nov – A Nutrilicious digest
Each week we analyse some of the hot headlines in health and nutrition news. This week: Breast cancer in larger women; vitamin D and arthritis; and health benefits of coffee.
Will European Group tackling obesity have any impact?
The European Commission Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity is a high-level group covering all matters related to nutrition and physical activity for tackling obesity in children. They’re creating frameworks to address the health problems endemic in every country...
Top Nutrition Headlines 13th Nov – A Nutrilicious Digest
HEADLINE: ‘Emotional toll of diabetes 'needs more recognition' Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41970161 Same story also reported by...
New rules on food advertising to help tackle childhood obesity
Following a public consultation, strengthened rules controlling the advertisement of high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) products to children came into force this summer. They’d been expected for a while and for many couldn’t come soon enough. We think these rules can lead...
Top Nutrition Headlines 6th Nov – A Nutrilicious Digest
Each week we analyse some of the hot headlines in health and nutrition news HEADLINE 1: Could sugary diets fuel Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists discover link between high levels of glucose in the brain and memory loss symptoms The story linking sugar to Alzheimer's...
Is coconut oil really good for you? A Nutrilicious health check
Over the last few years, coconut products – in particular coconut oil – have become very trendy. But do the alleged health benefits stand up to scrutiny?
EUPHA calls for better integration of nutrition & sustainability in food policies and programmes
A new policy paper from the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) calls upon all European States to establish a statutory Sustainable Nutrition Task force to drive better integration of nutrition and sustainability food issues. This follows a report from the Food...
New study – a Nutrilicious review AJCN cow’s milk or non-cow’s milk beverages & children’s height
The study A recent publication in the American Journal of clinical nutrition presents the results of a study on the dietary intake of cow’s milk and non-cow’s milk beverages in children aged 24-72 months. The authors conclude that non-cow’s milk consumption is...
Draft Soft Drinks Levy – Objectives, Thresholds, Exemptions & Impact?
How much is the UK public willing to pay for sweetened soft drinks? The draft Finance Bill 2017 was published on Monday, 5th December. Not normally associated with health and nutrition news, this year, the introduction of the soft drinks levy has definitely hit the newspaper headlines. Still awaiting the finer details, the draft does provide further insight and confirms the details announced during the 2016 budget announcement. Out for comment, it will be interesting to see how industry reacts with many of the big players already making huge reformulation changes to ensure the few of their products are taxable.
The Brits are immune to dietary change!
The latest NDNS survey is out today! The new survey (Years 5 and 6 – 2012/13-2013/14) will be met with disappointment and possibly frustration by many public health campaigners.