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Food Standards Agency salt campaign: measuring success

Last Updated: 14/01/2010

This article from the FHA newsletter details the work and the evaluation of the Food Standards Agency public health campaign about the health implications of consuming too much salt.

information for the public

Next phase of the Food Standards Agency salt campaign

Last Updated: 07/10/2009

The next phase was launched on 5 October 2009.The campaign will be covered throughout the UK by a wide range of TV and media networks

survey data

Sodium Survey 2009 (S14047)

Last Updated: 17/02/2010

This project was commissioned by Food Standards Agency Scotland to continue monitoring progress towards the Scottish Dietary Target to reduce salt intakes to 6g/day in the Scottish population. Fieldwork was ongoing in 2009.

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A survey of 24 hour and spot urinary sodium and potassium excretion in a representative sample of the Scottish population (S14032)

Last Updated: 16/02/2010

This project was commissioned by FSAS to monitor progress towards the Scottish Dietary Targets to reduce salt intakes to 6g/day in the Scottish population and to provide Scottish evidence in monitoring progress towards the same FSA salt target. The project demonstrated that in Scotland, salt intake is similar to that in the UK population. http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/scotlandsodiumreport.pdf

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A review of food consumption and nutrient intakes from national surveys in Scotland: comparison to the Scottish Dietary Targets (S14023)

Last Updated: 12/02/2010

This project was commissioned by Food Standards Agency Scotland (FSAS) to monitor progress towards the Scottish Dietary Targets (with the exception of the targets for sugar in children and salt).

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Changes in food and drink advertising and promotion to children

Last Updated: 04/09/2009

Changes in food and drink advertising and promotion to children: a report outlining the changes in the nature and balance of food and drink advertising and promotion to children, from January 2003 to December 2007, has been published by the Department of Health in October 2008.

news article

Nick Nairn’s healthy recipe for prize bread rolls

Last Updated: 27/08/2009

The Food & Health Alliance (FHA) interviewed Morton Rolls Ltd, the winner of the healthy eating category of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2008 for the Nick Nairn Choice Rolls range. The FHA is the sponsor of this category.

teaching materials

Catering for Health

Last Updated: 22/09/2009

A guide for teaching healthier catering practices, from the Food Standards Agency Scotland. .

report

Analysis of Red and Preserved Meat Purchases in Scotland using Representative Supermarket Panel Data (S14046)

Last Updated: 17/02/2010

This project was commissioned by FSAS to assess the use of Tesco clubcard data as a means on informing food purchasing/consumption patterns in Scotland.

organisation

British Heart Foundation

Last Updated: 11/09/2009

The aim of the BHF is to play a leading role in the fight against disease of the heart and circulation so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death. The BHF is the largest independent funder of heart research in the UK and plays an important role in funding education, reaching the public and health professionals.

news and communications

Quality Meat Scotland's toolkit for food manufacturers

Last Updated: 28/08/2009

This article from the FHA newsletter reports on Quality Meat Scotland's toolkit for reformulating food such as burgers and sausages in order for these products to developed to a healthier specification.

guidance

Healthy Food Code of Good Practice

Last Updated: 19/08/2009

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Department of Health (DH) jointly wrote to food industry leaders and other interested parties back in July 2008 setting out plans to assist in delivering the Healthy Food Code of Good Practice. This code of practice was outlined in the publication of the Department of Health's 'Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives' strategy.

report

FHA National Conference 2009 - plenary report

Last Updated: 12/02/2010

A report on the plenary at the FHA conference 2009 which includes: Susan Gallacher, Scottish Government; Susan Pryde, Food Standards Agency Scotland; Katherine Bishop, Scottish Government; Amanda Brown, Scotland Food & Drink and Fergus Millan, Scoottish Government.

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FHA Conference 2009 - Ensuring Food & Health have the biggest impact

Last Updated: 12/02/2010

A summary report on the FHA conference 2009. Recipe for Success, the Scottish Government’s National Food and Drink policy that was launched in June 2009, was the focal point for the 2009’s FHA national conference, held in November in Edinburgh.

news and communications

How Healthy Valleys makes a difference

Last Updated: 28/08/2009

This article from the FHA newsletter describes how Healthy Valleys in South Lanarkshire have been evaluating their range of community development initiatives over the past decade, from a sexual health clinic for young people to healthy eating courses for adults and children.

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Interview with Public Health and Sport Minister, Shona Robison

Last Updated: 28/08/2009

With the launch of the first-ever National Food and Drink Policy, the Food & Health Alliance posed some questions to the Public Health and Sport Minister about developing the policy, key points and what it means to us all.

policy

Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A Cross-Government Strategy for England

Last Updated: 21/08/2009

This strategy paper was launched by the Health Secretary Alan Johnson, and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls in January 2008. It provides details of cross departmental plans to tackle the obesity epidemic, and is the beginning of a programme designed to support people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight in England.

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Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective

Last Updated: 21/08/2009

This World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) report was published in November 2007 and is the most comprehensive to date on the link between cancer and diet, physical activity and weight. It builds on the work of the previous World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute for Cancer Research Report which were published in 1997.

interview

How Asda is selling the healthy eating message

Last Updated: 28/08/2009

This article from the FHA newsletter interviews David Paterson, Asda's Scottish Affairs Manager about Asda's work around healthy eating, improving the nation's diet and what impact the retailers can achieve.

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FHA conference 2009 - Food Culture workshop report

Last Updated: 12/02/2010

A summary report of the Food Culture workshop.

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