Heather Peace

Food Standards Scotland's Head of Public Health Nutrition. All views are my own.

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Are you a nutritionist looking for a new challenge? FSS is seeking applications for a Higher Dietary Advisor to provide expert nutrition support for its Nutrition Science and Policy branch. Interested? Apply here: https://t.co/EjZRRgZXQ0 #jobposting #recruiting #forhealthyeating

[Diabetes UK @DiabetesUK]

Clear labels would make managing diabetes much easier. Let's ask the government to make food labelling consistent and compulsory on packets and menus. Take action now: https://t.co/2oSd0EQ236 #FoodUpfront

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

FSS Response to Cochrane Review of Nutrition Labelling on menus https://t.co/CYOIho3Ttr

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

9 out of 10 people agree that obesity is a serious problem in Scotland. Something needs to change. Read our new Situation Report to see where we are with our diet: https://t.co/aLugtfvIgu #forhealthyeating

[The Scottish Cancer Foundation @ScotCancerFnd]

From @FSScot The Scottish Diet - it needs to change updates and more reasons https://t.co/6SnbBSYBho

[Cancer Research UK in Scotland @CRUKScotland]

Legislating to tackle junk food price promotions is @scotgovhealth top priority for its forthcoming obesity strategy, confirms Public Health Minister @ClydesdAileen. #ScotlandPolicy

[Heather Peace @HPeaceFSS]

Great day at the @FSScot Nutrition Media Briefing presenting the latest nutrition findings and highlighting the scale and need for change in Scotland. There was lots of interesting discussion with the panel. Now time to network #FSSEvent #forhealthyeating

[Heather Peace @HPeaceFSS]

Looking forward to the first @FSScot Nutrition Media Briefing today, and
networking with all attendees. I'll be presenting the latest findings and stats
on the Scottish diet, and retail purchase and price promotions #FSSEvent
#forhealthyeating🍎🥕🥦

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

There's no ‘one’ solution to tackling Scotland’s obesity problem. Many of FSS’s recommendations for transforming the food environment are reflected in the @Scotgov Consultation on Diet and Obesity. This consultation ends on 31 January so there’s still time to respond (2/2).

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Our latest consumer research shows that there’s growing concern about having an unhealthy diet in Scotland - so it’s good to see that most of us would back restrictions on ‘junk food’ promotions in the recent @CR_UK study (1/2).

[Heather Peace @HPeaceFSS]

We should be eating at least 5 portions of fruit and veg each day but in Scotland we only average around 3 portions. The @NourishScotland #PeasPlease #VegAdFund initiative aims to help us improve the amount of veg we eat #VegPower 🌽🥦🥑

[The Food Foundation @Food_Foundation]

Launched today: #VegPower going up in 5000 locations around the UK to highlight the need for a dedicated advertising fund for veg - get involved here https://t.co/yC0WdE9VZC

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

We support @NHS_HS research on what the public think about Scotland’s #obesity problem. The image below shows men and women with increasing weights - do you know at which point they would be classified as obese? (State figure letter) #obesity #forhealthyeating

[Heather Peace @HPeaceFSS]

Recent #NHS research highlights unacceptably high levels of overweight and obesity in children. @FSScot recommends restricting the promotion/availability of confectionery/snacks/sugary drinks as part of a wide package of measures to tackle overweight and obesity in Scotland.

[Heather Peace @HPeaceFSS]

We should be eating at least 5 portions of fruit & veg every day but we only average around 3 a day in Scotland. @fsscot supports the @NourishScotland #peasplease veg initiative to help make eating more veg easier #forhealthyeating

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Food Standards Scotland supports @CRUKScotland and @obesityactionsc Obesity & Cancer Awareness Week 9-15 Oct #ObesityCancerScotland

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Read our Head of Public Health Nutrition, @HPeaceFSS thoughts on tackling obesity in Scotland #ObesityCancerScotland https://t.co/7iAcwDIx2b

[Food Standards Scotland @FSScot]

Our obesity problem is no secret & this @worldobesity news highlights action is needed to tackle it #WorldObesityDay https://t.co/VaDyDXVBzS

[Heather Peace @HPeaceFSS]

.@fsscot actions restricting marketing/promotion/availability of confectionery/snacks/sugary drinks etc need to be taken forward (3/3)

[Heather Peace @HPeaceFSS]

There's no silver bullet solution & clearly we need to make it easier for children/young people to make healthier food & drink choices (2/3)