Despite nutrient reformulation targets, most companies sell unhealthy foods
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 04-Aug-2021Food firms in UK failed to meet targets for reducing calories, sugar and salt in their products
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A 12-week Better Health campaign to help you lose weight and stay active
BBC - 26-Jul-2021Free support and guidance to shed those excess kilos gained during lockdown
Just 70 grams of red or processed meat increases risk of heart disease, diabetes
Guardian - 03-Mar-2021But increased risk mainly due to higher weight - less significant when BMI accounted for
Previous Covid-19 infection may be protective for 5 months
BBC - 14-Jan-2021Some might get re-infected & transmit the virus - should stay at home
Study finds patients with good vitamin D levels half as likely to die of coronavirus
Independent - 26-Sep-2020Definitely no harm in taking normal levels of vitamin D supplements - and could save your life
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People at Public Health England (PHE)
Susan Hopkins
Healthcare Epidemiologist Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology at Public Health England
Jamie Waterall
National Lead for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Associate Deputy Chief Nurse at Public Health England.
