Category: Food policy

World Obesity Day 2016

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

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World Obesity Day is led by the World Obesity Federation, which represents researchers, health professionals, members of communities around the world that are committed to prevent and treat obesity. World Obesity Day is part of their Action Initiative. This year, the focus is on…

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Food Revolution Day 2016

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

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It’s Food Revolution Day, a day to celebrate good food, nutrition, health, and to invite people to join the revolution. I’m a big fan of this event, also because it reminds me of the reason why I decided to pursue a career in the…

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#SugarTax UK

Posted on March 25, 2016 by

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Last week, the UK government announced the introduction of a sugar levy on soft drinks that will be effective in 2018. The tax will be split in two levels: one for drinks with total sugar content above 5g per 100 milliliters and a second…

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