Confusion over UK calorie limits

UK calorie confusion adds twist to labelling debate

The publication by the UK’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) of increased energy requirements and the ensuing media reaction…

UK: Health campaigners slam UK calorie report

UK health campaigners have criticised scientific claims that suggest calorie intake should be increased by up to 16%. A draft report by the…

UK: Heart Forum pushes for increased action on obesity

The National Heart Forum said that data published by the government suggesting the rapid rise in child obesity may be…

Food industry at heart of new anti-obesity drive

The food industry has put itself at the heart of the UK government’s new Change4Life anti-obesity drive. Ben Cooper reports…