The tumultuous wranglings of the British political system paired with recent high-profile events has had me on pause, but I'm hopeful that some form of normality will return soon. The big news is that Her Majesty's Government has released chapter 2 of the Childhood Obesity Strategy. The Prime Minister opens with the sad truth: "The health and … Continue reading Childhood Obesity Strategy: Chapter 2
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#AdEnough
Our children are bombarded with junk food advertising from every angle. Fact. On TV, public transport, at street level and online. It's big business because it works, and it's fuelling the childhood obesity crisis. We have to speak up and call for change, and Jamie Oliver is doing exactly that with the launch of the … Continue reading #AdEnough
Fighting Talk
I'm feeling a little despondent following the panel discussion on the UK Obesity Strategy this morning. Just when things were looking so promising with the Sugar Tax and David Cameron's wholehearted support for the cause, we're having to rally the troops yet again. The long awaited Childhood Obesity Strategy delivered by Prime Minister Theresa May simply … Continue reading Fighting Talk
Must. Try. Harder.
Well, it's finally out there. I know I should be jumping for joy to see it, but alas, although I haven't even read it yet, the public reaction tells me that the UK Government's Childhood Obesity Strategy doesn't hit the mark. I've had an opportunity to pore over it now, and here's what I … Continue reading Must. Try. Harder.
Food Fit For Felix 