I hope that National Food Strategy will prove to be the turning point in our discussions about school food and child health #nationalfoodstrategy Bite Back, The Food Foundation,Impact on Urban Health, School Food Matters
Some 80% of deforestation is associated with agricultural production, yet a fifth of all children under five are stunted because of lack of access to food. We must ensure that our lives are lived within the limits of this fragile planet.
#EnvironmentBill #NationalFoodStrategy
1/2 Finally had a day during annual leave to sit down, no Zooms, no emails & read #NationalFoodStrategy in full
I was really struck by this fig suggesting ultra-processed diets in UK have resulted in lower attained heights compared to other countries #doubleburdenmalnutrition
In case you missed it, here's a clip of TastEd Founder and Trustee Dr Jason O'Rourke talking to Eddie Mair about the #NationalFoodStrategy on LBC radio.
Lots to celebrate in #NationalFoodStrategy including whole systems approach and focus on health but key gaps #RightToFood + lack of focus on role low income and poor food access plays in food insecurity
Join in the conversation to create a city #GoodFoodPlan that works for all
We need concrete action now if we are to have any hope of closing the gap in healthy life expectancy. #NationalFoodStrategy
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Dear Twitter 'Food' pals. I am writing another #SingingDietitian song!🎼This time about the #NationalFoodStrategy 🍏
Who has any words/thoughts/opinions to share that might inspire my lyrics? Pls share here? THANKS🙏 #collaboration #foodnarratives #sharedstories
Much heralded, and now it's here. I hope you've had the opportunity to explore The #NationalFoodStrategy
I couldn't possibly do it justice in a few tweets - but here are some highlights .
nationalfoodstrategy.org
Our current food system isn’t healthy for us or our planet, that’s why Henry Dimbleby has developed the #NationalFoodStrategy with the aim of changing the way we think about food. Read here about how the #NFS aims to create a long-term shift in UK food culture.
2.2bn is spent on fresh food annually in the UK.
3.9bn is spent on confectionery alone.
50% of food consumed in the UK is processed.
The junk food cycle needs to be broken commercially.
#nationalfoodstrategy #OFC22 Henry Dimbleby
If you haven't yet read #NationalFoodStrategy please do so. Rarely has a report so honestly reported the environmental damage wrought by trawling for seafood. nationalfoodstrategy.org/the-report/
CLA President Mark Tufnell discusses the long-awaited #NationalFoodStrategy on BBC News (UK) this morning.
The report suggests many positive steps in the right direction for long-term #foodsecurity , but we need more detail on how this will be implemented.
More analysis to follow.
'We know from the Government's own data that nearly half of families living in food insecurity do not even qualify for Free School Meals'
🗣️ Liberal Democrats MP Munira Wilson MP 🇺🇦 speaking during a UK House of Commons debate about the #NationalFoodStrategy
#FeedtheFuture Laura Sandys CBE
⚖️ Unite the union: join a union supports the #RightToFood campaign 🍽️
🎥 Community campaigner char_gerada is 100% correct ✅
✊This is our chance to make it a legal obligation❗
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#FoodPoverty #NationalFoodStrategy
Restating the clear evidence in The Times and The Sunday Times today that levies can make a positive impact. No magic bullets, but measures that together make a difference for people's health and lives. #NationalFoodStrategy #NeverMoreNeeded
Do healthy checkout initiatives lead to healthier purchasing behaviour? Our researchers have been analysing sales data from 1100 Tesco Express stores to find out👉bit.ly/3zZf6Nh
#nationalfoodstrategy #HFSS #nutritionanalytics
