Gillian Purdon

Senior Public Health Nutrition Advisor for Food Standards Scotland. All views are my own.

[Rowett Institute @rowett_abdn]

If you are keen to hear more on this debate, @ProfAJohnstone @julesgrif and @FSScot chair @HKelman will be joining @HenryDimbleby for a panel debate after he delivers the Andrew Carnegie Lecture in Aberdeen on November 6.
Tickets (free) available here 🔽
https://t.co/TIAdqO8FTQ

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Parents are being advised not to give slush-ice drinks to children under 4 in line with recent industry advice. Under-10s also shouldn’t be offered free refill promotions to prevent young children being exposed to excessive amounts of glycerol. Read more: https://t.co/uker6xb3mC

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Alana McDonald and Gillian Fraser, Senior Public Health Nutrition Advisors at FSS, are presenting posters on discretionary food consumption and analysis of 'on the go' food calorie content @Wphncongress. See all our nutrition research at: https://t.co/vwTHkGEPDS #wphncongress2024

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Are you looking to have a more well-balanced and healthier diet?

The Eatwell Guide shows the different types of foods and drinks we should consume – and in what proportions.

Download the Eatwell Guide on our website at: https://t.co/zUiBRLva3H

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

@DrGillianFSS Head of Nutrition at Food Standards Scotland, recently took part in a webinar which can now be viewed online. The webinar explored how well supermarkets have supported families through the cost-of-living crisis.

[Rowett Institute @rowett_abdn]

It’s been a busy day full of great talks, discussions and networking!🗣️

As @julesgrif mentioned our work ranges from soil to sewage and it was an excellent display of what we and others do!

Thanks for the opportunity to post my thoughts on the summit - Amanda.

[Professor Alexandra Johnstone @ProfAJohnstone]

Excellent presentation from @DrGillianFSS outlining the public health nutrition policy @FSScot @rowett_abdn

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Today is the Shaping the Science for Scotland's Food Future Summit.

Hosts Heather Kelman, Chair of FSS and Prof @julesgrif of @rowett_abdn will be welcoming an array of attendees involved in food research and policy.

Find out more at: https://t.co/5vSp47iIGp

[Rowett Institute @rowett_abdn]

It's the last day to sign up for the Shaping the Science for Scotland's Food Future Summit hosted with @FSScot on April 18 at @ourDynamicEarth. The experts will link policy, industry & research discussing food systems on safety & nutrition. Book here: https://t.co/gvcVSX1p5h

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Our own Dr Fiona Comrie will be presenting at the @NutritionOrgUK webinar on 28th March, talking about the challenges of sustainable diets. Register for free at: https://t.co/u3iW4nSILO

[Cristina Stewart @cris_stewart24]

So excited to see our children’s survey launched today! Those in Scotland might catch @LindsayJaacks on STV news talking about it tonight 👀

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

In a @NutritionTalent podcast, @DrGillianFSS, Chief Nutritionist, Public Health Nutrition at @FSScot reflects on the challenge of sustainable eating without broadening health inequalities and discusses the future of the health landscape of Scotland. Listen at the link below.

[Obesity Action Scotland @obesityactionsc]

📣 @FSScot have published important findings on the prevalence of discretionary food & drink in Scotland's diet.

The report also analyses daily intake of all food & drink categories being considered for the upcoming regulation of retail promotions🔎

[Rowett Institute @rowett_abdn]

At the @ScotParl Festival of Politics panel on Cheap Food and Mental Health, Prof Paul Haggarty will be joined by 3 others to talk about ultra-processed foods & the impact they have on how we feel. Book a space via this link to attend the discussion: https://t.co/I1oe8rnn1p

[Julie Hesketh-Laird @JulieHL]

@DrGillianFSS setting out the evidence on why we need action to improve the food environment in Scotland #childhealth2030 at the Obesity Action Scotland event today

[The Food Foundation @Food_Foundation]

Can we halve obesity by 2030?

Our Executive Director Anna Taylor will be debating the issue alongside speakers such as @MareeToddMSP @DrGillianFSS at today's @obesityactionsc event at @rcpsglasgow

#ChildHealth2030 #HealthyWeightForAll

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Food and drink bought into the home from online ordering in Scotland increased by nearly 99% in 2021 compared to 2019.
Find out more in our recently published report on retail purchase and price promotions: https://t.co/syQhpU9lpm

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Do you need to provide healthy eating messages as part of your job?
We've relaunched our Healthy Eating Tutorial with updated content. It's free to use and your progress can be saved at any point.
Work through the modules and assessment here: https://t.co/brEzvZpkPu

[Peas Please @PeasPleaseUK]

We’re discussing the importance of business transparency with Anna Taylor from @Food_Foundation @JuliePierce77 from @foodgov and @DrGillianFSS from @FSScot
@Food_Foundation @nourishscotland @foodsensewales @belfastfoodnet @Food_NI @VegPowerUK
#Pledgerconference2022

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Small changes can make a big difference. Today we've launched our new online guide to help people to take small steps towards a healthier diet. Find out more: https://t.co/sDL2jhdz2G #EatWellYourWay