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Action on Salt urges government to implement salt reduction programme for sauces
Action on Salt has discovered that a range of sauces and marinades contain high levels of salt, some up to 10 times the salt concentration of sea water.
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Snack alternative looks to encourage healthy lifestyle for children
Healthy multipack snacks for children are available in a major supermarket and aim to inform children on how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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New survey finds high salt levels in savoury finger foods
A new survey by Action on Salt has found that one in four savoury picnic foods are dangerously high in salt.
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Levy called for all calorie-dense processed foods
Companies making processed foods with excessive calories should be taxed, says Action on Sugar and Action on Salt.
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Call for cartoon animation ban on unhealthy food packaging
Manufacturers and retailers are accused of manipulating consumers into purchasing ‘dangerously’ unhealthy products after new survey results.
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UK Government announces new measures to halve childhood obesity by 2030
Chapter two of the childhood obesity plan has been met with a mixed response, with some saying its promises of consultations come at a time when firm action is needed.
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Salt levels in salads up 13 per cent in four years
Action on Salt has called for mandatory colour-coded nutrition labelling in restaurants and fast food outlets, after a survey revealed the lack of nutrition information on menus and at the point of sale.
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Where’s the salt? Healthy food campaign critiques food industry report
Whilst the report did refer to the industry's work to slash salt, it did not address the latest targets, an oversight which has not gone unnoticed.
