The Calorie Reduction Summit

The Calorie Reduction Summit takes place 26th June at The Royal Society in London - more information here

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Out of home consumption options skewed toward unhealthy - 10% of visits include chips

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nearly a billion visits to restaurants/take-always in Scotland last year, equivalent to 3.5 times per person per week

[McDonald's UK News @McDonaldsUKNews]

We're taking part in the @caloriesummit today discussing #CalorieReduction we'll be sharing some snippets from our Head of Nutrition who is speaking at 4pm this afternoon

[Dr Kawther H MSc RNutr PhD @KawtherH]

At the #caloriereduction summit today. Listening to @Paul_Lindley, @DHSCgovuk, @FSScot and @CRUK_Policy this morning.

[Claire Baseley RNutr @ClaireBaseley]

Focus on early years to help enstill healthy habits from the start. We need a whole systems approach to reduce health inequalities. @Paul_Lindley sets out the direction of travel for the London Child Obesity Taskforce. #caloriereduction

[Claire Baseley RNutr @ClaireBaseley]

"We want a society in which every child can maximise his or her potential" @Paul_Lindley speaks on behalf of the London Child Obesity Taskforce. Critical to address inequality if we are to improve health outcomes for all children. #caloriereduction

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The timetable for action....regulations in force by 2020

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A LOT of consultations ahead for #foodanddrink as part of #ChildhoodObesity plans - advertising, promotions, sugar taxes, schools, checkouts...

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Ambition to “significantly reduce” gap in obesity between most and least deprived areas by 2030

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Richard Sangster, Dept Health discussing ambitions and wins in #SugarReduction and #CalorieReduction

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Terrifying discrepancies in quality of life and longevity in London’s poorer communities highlighted by @Paul_Lindley @caloriesummit in setting out bold and brave ambitions for reducing #ChildObesity

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How/when/will the Government set up a #ChildhoodObesity #Taskforce, join us this Tuesday to ask Dep’t Health at https://t.co/QLacy10GmM https://t.co/I3l3uzYVj2

[The Food Foundation @Food_Foundation]

Commentary from the Food Foundation on the Childhood Obesity Strategy. Head to our blog to read about the plan's biggest, boldest proposals, and where it falls flat https://t.co/MzTBC32ncb #GrowingUpHealthy

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Has the #ChildhoodObesity plan gone far enough? How long will consultations take? Join us and 22 key speakers incl Dept Health and PHE on Tuesday at https://t.co/U4hxOOlou6 to discuss - last minute tickets available https://t.co/OH4zBBoUPy

[Abdul Razaq @BWDDPH]

Turning the tide on our obesogenic environment: Child obesity plan targets sweets at checkouts, junk food advertising and more - BBC News https://t.co/pz15W46iNE @NicolaClose @Jeanelleuk @ADPHUK @jimmcmanusph @SteveDunnCEO @robinHEG @food_active @FurberA @felly500 @SusannahHoward

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#ChildhoodObesity Plan Update hear from Richard Sangster, Dep’t of Health at the Calorie Reduction Summit at The Royal Society on Tuesday, last minute tickets at https://t.co/ol3VzSpAaP https://t.co/O2ePs62PI6

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Today @Jeremy_Hunt launches the second part of our plan to halve childhood obesity by 2030. Find out more: https://t.co/WKr6k7ugtz

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Anita Jones Mueller Healthy Dining Biz, will share how the US introduced mandatory #CalorieLabelling in May in #restaurants and the challenges faced - why did it take 8 years to enact and what can the UK learn from this? Join us on Tues at https://t.co/ol3VzSpAaP to discuss https://t.co/Ppd3Q355om

[Children's Food Campaign (no longer posting here) @Childrensfood]

Also front page - Government launches updated #ChildhoodObesity Plan. How many of these ideas will make the cut? Scoring pens at the ready... https://t.co/j4LN7lThWo #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/kVXPPvLXQw

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#ChildhoodObesity plan will be key issue for discussion at https://t.co/ol3VzSpAaP on Tuesday with Dept Health, Food Standards Scotland and London’s Child Obesity Taskforce. Chaired by Prof Susan Jebb. Have your say, register at https://t.co/ol3VzSpAaP https://t.co/JFM7hL7dyP

[Obesity Health Alliance - Account Inactive @OHA_updates]

“We welcome the Government’s bold and ambitious commitments in the next phase of the childhood obesity plan. If fully implemented, they have real potential to ensure that all children will face the healthy future they deserve.
Our full response: https://t.co/0nt0xpoMge

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Really excited to see #ChildhoodObesity update this morn, looking fwd to debating key issues at Calorie Reduction Summit on Tuesday, Royal Society, join us to hear from Richard Sangster, Dep’t Health, register at https://t.co/ol3VzSpAaP https://t.co/6rK2frlEgx

[Children's Food Campaign (no longer posting here) @Childrensfood]

Our initial response to new #ChildhoodObesity Plan announcement being made today. Lots of good stuff, but still some omissions such as kids’ cartoon characters promoting junk food, & sports sponsorship.

Full analysis to follow, once plan is published on Monday