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Bans on multi-buy offers and advertising of unhealthy HFSS foods…
Bans on multi-buy offers and advertising of unhealthy HFSS foods has been delayed for at least a year, as the UK Government seeks to ensure the new rules do not exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis.
“It’s time to make salt reduction targets mandatory”, health professionals…
“It’s time to make salt reduction targets mandatory”, health professionals and charities tell the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, in a letter.
To mark Salt Awareness Week (14th - 20th March), Action…
To mark Salt Awareness Week (14th - 20th March), Action on Salt has presented research showing how high the salt content in meal deals is.
New research claims most sliced meats are "dangerously high" in…
New research claims most sliced meats are "dangerously high" in salt, with one in three products failing to meet the national salt reduction targets, and one in four saltier than Atlantic seawater.
Researchers from Queen Mary University claim salt reduction targets have…
Researchers from Queen Mary University claim salt reduction targets have prevented heart disease, but that the programme is stalling.
Ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to address obesity…
Ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to address obesity in the UK, charities and researchers have called for the childhood obesity prevention plan to include all recommendations set out in an evidence-based package - including advertising restrictions.
Obesity is an independent and modifiable risk factor for more…
Obesity is an independent and modifiable risk factor for more severe illness and death from COVID-19, say researchers from Queen Mary University of London.
The survey reportedly found that 86 percent of the tested…
The survey reportedly found that 86 percent of the tested bacon products contained salt levels equal to or greater than levels found in seawater.
Despite sugar content remaining high and varying considerably in many…
Despite sugar content remaining high and varying considerably in many soft drinks, data obtained from Action on Sugar suggests that the soft drinks levy has generally seen success. Katharine Jenner explains.
A UK survey, which analysed both the sugar and calorie…
A UK survey, which analysed both the sugar and calorie content of the largest available sizes of hot chocolates and seasonal lattes made with milk and milk alternatives by popular high street chains, allegedly revealed that certain seasonal beverages contain almost as much sugar as three cans of cola.
Action on Salt has responded to the National Food Strategy,…
Action on Salt has responded to the National Food Strategy, stating that in order for lives to be saved, government must enforce a salt reduction programme immediately.
Action on Salt has discovered that a range of 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.
Action on Salt has called for mandatory colour-coded nutrition labelling…
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.
A new survey by World Action on Salt and Health…
A new survey by World Action on Salt and Health (WASH), based at Queen Mary University of London, has revealed the levels of salt content in bread.
Many Valentine's Day meal deals exceed recommended daily amounts of…
Many Valentine's Day meal deals exceed recommended daily amounts of salt, sugar and saturated fat according to a survey conducted by a public health campaign group.
