On 18 March, the Times reported that NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) had opened a consultation on an updated version of their general guidance document in which it proposed that millions should have an annual weigh-in to fight obesity. These weigh-ins would take place at doctor’s surgeries and will be aimed at those who have certain conditions including diabetes, arthritis and heart failure. The consultation runs until 15 April 2025. [Ref 1, 2, 3]
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Two enduring controversies are highlighted by a food labelling consultation
A recent consultation by the UK Department of Health about food labelling has drawn attention to two long-standing issues, both relating to food energy and the calorie.
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