The Government's Childhood Obesity Plan -- downgraded from a strategy -- was much criticised when it was launched last summer. But for all its deficiencies, it is moving forward -- and this new website details its plans and actions, and describes the progress so far.
Ambitions include the aim to reduce the sugar content of manufactured foods by 20% by 2020, the decision to introduce a soft drinks levy (which Sustain had campaigned for) and the commitment to update the nutritional standards for school meals.
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
