Alison Tedstone
Comment & OpinionHow simpler guidelines on calorie reduction can help industry take positive action
PHE has listened to concerns that there is not a level playing field with the eating out, takeaway and delivery sector, says Dr Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist, PHE
Comment & OpinionHow the UK can lead the way with salt reduction in our food
Without the food industry’s commitment, we wouldn’t have seen our average salt intake decrease by 11% in 2014, says Alison Tedstone
Comment & OpinionSugar reduction is non-negotiable. Children's health is at stake
There can be no excuses for a lack of progress on improving diet from government or retailers, says Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at Public Health England
Comment & OpinionReformulation drive is off to a reasonable start
With a third of primary school children and two thirds of adults overweight or obese, obesity is an issue that’s population
Comment & OpinionWe all pay the price of too many calories
This week, the food industry was challenged to reduce calories in popular products by 20% by 2024
Comment & OpinionPublic Health England urges action on sugar in dairy and juice
Simply informing people of the health risks associated with sugar is not effective enough on its own…
Comment & OpinionOut-of-home must fight obesity too
The government’s ambition to cut 20% of sugar in foods most popular with children by 2020 is unrivalled anywhere in the world