Position Statements

Our position statements aim to provide an overview of various issues relating to the food environment and overweight and obesity, providing a rapid review of the current evidence-base, considering the policy context and finally outlining our position and what we will do to try and help address the issue.

Resources and Training:

We have a wide range of position statements covering a whole host of different issues, and can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the buttons below.

ACTIVE PLAY AS A FORM OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE EARLY YEARS

ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY COMPANIES

HEALTH DISPARITIES AND HEALTHY WEIGHT

SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND HEALTHY WEIGHT

LOCAL POWERS TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER WEIGHT

PRICE AND PLACE PROMOTIONS

FRONT OF PACK NUTRITION LABELLING SYSTEM

SCHOOL PACKED LUNCHES

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

HEALTHY WEIGHT AND COVID-19

SUGAR SWEETENED BEVERAGES

JUNK FOOD MARKETING TO CHILDREN

CHILDREN LIVING IN FOOD POVERTY

BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

OUTDOOR ADVERTISING

TAKEAWAYS AND HEALTHY WEIGHT

ACTIVE TRAVEL AND HEALTHY WEIGHT

HEALTHIER VENDING

ENERGY DRINKS (UPDATED 2023)

HEALTH HARMS OF HIGH STREET GIVEAWAYS

FOOD AS A SAFEGUARDING ISSUE

HEALTHY WEIGHT IN THE EARLY YEARS

HEALTHY WEIGHT IN PREGNANCY

HEALTHY WEIGHT IN PRECONCEPTION

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