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The BDA highlights that while recent HFSS measures mark an important step forward in reducing children’s exposure to unhealthy food marketing, their effectiveness depends on how well the model is applied.
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The BDA will be submitting a formal response to the consultation, championed by its Free School Meals working group. It is asking for input from members in order to then review all submissions and inputs to inform the BDA’s response.
April 2026
The BDA will be submitting a formal response, championed by its Free School Meals working group. It's asking for input from members in order to review all submissions and inputs to inform the BDA’s response.
April 2026
The health and beauty retailer said it is the first major retailer to adopt the voluntary standards for ready-made baby food products, almost a year ahead of the February 2027 deadline.
April 2026
Six out of eight leading brands in the review conducted by The Times contained well below the NHS-recommended daily level of vitamin D.
April 2025
The government shared its plans to overhaul the School Food Standards on 13th April 2026, marking the first time in over ten years.
April 2025
Food campaigners fear the trend may worsen childhood obesity, leave pupils struggling to concentrate in classrooms and undermine the government’s child health pledge.
March 2026
Find out about the main recent policy developments regarding school meals in England, including the revised school food standards and provision of free school meals.
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Vanessa Rojas RD explores how nutritional status in UK children reflects a paradox of high obesity rates alongside micronutrient shortfalls and why nutritious school meals are vital.
Hazel Duncan, RD, explores why a paediatric dietitian is key, working alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Aliya Porter, RNutr, looks at the diagnostic criteria and what can be done to treat and prevent constipation in children.
Hazel Duncan, RD, covers effective strategies needed to support children’s growth, development and long-term health
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Aliya Porter, RNutr, explores barriers to eating more oily fish and opportunities to increase consumption amongst young people.
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