Healthy Food Policy

Policy advocacy to expand access to healthy food and improve Nigeria's health outcomes | #TransfatFreeNigeria | #SSBTaxSaves | #SaltReduction | #HealthyDiets

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'The impact of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is heavy on the health system, the economy, individuals, and their families.'

'Sweet Poison: A CAPPA documentary' tells the tale of dangers in consuming soft drinks. Watch it now on YouTube.

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Do you know that the #SSBTax policy is a preventive tool to reduce sugary drinks consumption and protect lives? #SSBTaxSaves

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Not all policies are the same. One of such policy is the #SSBTax a policy that protect the people and healthcare system.
#SSBTaxSaves

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To make healthy food choices, we must cultivate the habit of Reading Food Labels. #HealthyFoodPolicy

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Implement Front-of-Pack Warning Labels for Processed and Pre-Packaged foods in Nigeria. #HealthyFoodPolicy

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Investing in #SSBTax benefits both people and economy. Less sugary drink consumption can mean fewer preventable health problems, lower healthcare costs, and a healthier, more productive workforce.

#SSBTaxSaves

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Nigerians deserve FRONT OF PACK LABELS with clear and bold warnings that tell us in simple terms when a product is high in salt, sugar or fat. #HealthyFoodPolicy

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Nigerians deserve a healthy and safe environment and the #SSBTax is a step in the right direction.
#SSBTaxSaves

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Can fortified ultra-processed foods really solve hidden hunger, or are we normalising products driving diet-related diseases?

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Over 70% of the salt we consume comes from the processed foods we buy every day. The National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction would require mandatory regulations that enforce salt limits for pre-packaged and processed foods.
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Ultraprocessed foods are loaded with salt, sugar, unhealthy fats and additives, and these junks are the leading culprits behind non-communicable diseases. It's time to take a closer look at what Nigerians are consuming!
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Nigeria has great guidelines for sodium reduction, but without mandatory targets, companies can ignore them. We are calling on the Nigerian government to enforce mandatory sodium limits on processed foods. #HealthyFoodPolicy

@Fmohnigeria @NafdacAgency

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A Nigerian policy that is a win for public health, health equity, and healthcare system is the #SSBTax
#SSBTaxSaves

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The #SSBTax is a funding pathway to reduce the financial burden of managing non-communicable diseases for families. #SSBTaxSaves lives

[Healthy Food Policy @HealthyFood_NG]

From clusters to a national movement. One year since #FoodJusticeBootcamp25.

​365 days ago, we set out to build something bigger than an event. We connected passionate voices across the country to create an unstoppable national front for Healthy Food Policies.

[Healthy Food Policy @HealthyFood_NG]

Beneficial nutrients do not negate the health consequences of unhealthy food products. A robust nutrient profile model will help Nigerians to clearly identify excessive salt, sugar or unhealthy fat in a product. Nigeria needs a robust Nutrient Profile Model.

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Channelling a portion of the #SSBTax will help health promotion and support management of diet-related diseases.

#SSBTaxSaves

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Do you know that the ongoing review of #SSBTax also makes provision for healthcare financing? #SSBTaxSaves lives

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Fortifying bouillon cubes with vitamins and minerals should not distract from a major concern: their high sodium content and the risks excessive sodium poses to maternal health.

Nigeria needs nutrition policies that address the root causes of malnutrition without creating new health risks.

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As a pro-health policy instrument, an effective #SSBTax will reduce the burden of NCDs and provide funding for health system. #SSBTaxSaves

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To build a robust Food system, Nigeria must implement #HealthyFoodPolicy