
Whole Systems Approach to Diet &Healthy Weight
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A Whole Systems Approach to Diet & Healthy Weight in Tayside. Views expressed are members (Jenny Gillespie) and don't reflect views of NHS Tayside.
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Our latest newsletter is out now! Featuring amongst others@TaysideContract Tayside Regional Improvement Collaborative AngusCPP Angus Active Schools Dundee ActiveSchools PhotographyCorner sway.cloud.microsoft/qlGNhvFNmkgfOZ…


Incredible investigation by George Greenwood The Times and The Sunday Times reveals how many fast food restaurants are deliberately targeting schools in England and Wales. In Tower Hamlets, as many as 10 outlets within 400m of some schools, setting children up for an unhealthy life. #PowerToPlaces

💭 Why does #Finland always top the global league tables for happiness? Govt health advisor Sirpa Sarlio credits the positive impact of #FreeSchoolMeals on building a healthy society. Listen in full: tinyurl.com/yztp9cmy Sheila Dillon The Food Programme

🧵 A new briefing from FrameWorks UK, which we have supported, finds that mindsets about health and health inequalities are shifting, with a new understanding that health is a precious asset for both individuals and our society. Read it now 👇 frameworksuk.org/resources/movi…

💫 Why are school meals so important? Food and Agriculture Organization's @CorinnaHawkes was at #SDGLive Zone to talk about the importance of school meals in promoting healthy diets, and why it’s our collective responsibility. #UNGA #OurCommonFuture Global Goals


THIS is what we’ve been fighting for at Bite Back and it’s a HUGE moment for us. After years of campaigning, it’s incredible to see the voices and experiences of our activists reflected in the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee recommendations. ❤️💪


New analysis: it is possible and affordable to halve obesity by the end of the decade, if governments implement the most effective high impact, low cost solutions. Today we launch Nesta's blueprint for halving obesity: telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11/0… Camilla Turner The Telegraph


📢 Today's National Child Measurement Programme data shows glaring disparities between the most well off and the poorest children. Our Policy and Advocacy Manager Shona Goudie gives her view on worrying levels of undernutrition. Read more: tinyurl.com/45bxwb5e #Budget2024


In ‘Why health systems cannot fix problems caused by food systems’ Erica Reeve and colleagues call for governments to find ways to hand some of the responsibility for obesity prevention onto food systems sectors bit.ly/48MI9os University of Sydney Institute for Health Transformation




🆕👀 New guest blog from Robin Ireland Food Active: The Local Authority Declaration on Healthy Weight empowers councils to lead on healthy weight policies through cross-departmental commitments and community engagement. Read more about its impact: 👇 local.gov.uk/topics/social-…

Public Health Scotland and YouthLink Scotland have committed to working together in recognition that youth work has a vital role to play in improving the long-term health outcomes of Scotland’s children and young people. Read their joint statement: publichealthscotland.scot/news/2024/nove…