Alison Tedstone
Comment and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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