The challenge of poor diet and obesity is not new. We have been talking about it a long time but we have not yet managed to turn it around. 2018 may just be the year that words finally become action.
In the summer two new and important publications were issued. The UK Government’s Childhood Obesity Plan Chapter 2 and the Scottish Government’s Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan. Within these documents we see significant commitments on tackling in-store promotions, TV advertising and energy drinks.
The autumn/winter is promising to be a hive of activity with the following consultations expected:
UK Government
Scottish Government