The study authors warn of the rising cost of treating tooth decay, obesity and diabetes if the issue is not addressed and propose targeting school and hospital meals and the introduction of a sugar
She says: “Going into hospital is often a very worrying experience.
Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss have announced this could generate £400 million of potential new business for the British food industry as part of the governm
Momentum continues to gather for the campaign to persuade the Government to back the ‘eating for health’ drive that is being championed by the caterers, dietitians and health experts behind the PS1
The panel’s findings will be used as the basis for new Government and NHS England guidance and regulations regarding hospital food.
The call echoes the aims of the PS100 group of public sector catering and nutrition specialists, which last year launched a two-point plan for food standards and protected mealtimes across every ar
Chairman of the Hospital Caterers’ Association Andy Jones says he has written to his members following the report.
Nearly three quarters of these admissions were to deal with problems complicated by obesity such as asthma, breathing difficulties during sleep, and complications of pregnancy, rather than obesity
Any new takeaways, kebab houses, fish and chip shops and chains located close to schools would not be allowed to serve hot food over the counter during school hours under the proposals.
Underpinning such basic standards would be more detailed dietary regulation tailored for each of the three major parts of the public sector – schools, hospitals and care homes.