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<p>The Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) is a tool that can underpin policy and implements
dietary recommendations.</p><p>The United Kingdom NPM was first developed by the Food
Standards Agency in 2004 to 2005 (UK 2004/5 NPM). The first Childhood Obesity Plan
(2016) committed Public Health England to review the UK 2004/5 NPM and align it to
the latest dietary recommendations. A robust and transparent process was undertaken
to update the model, with an Independent Expert Group to provide oversight and scientific
scrutiny. In 2018, as part of the process, a 12-week public consultation on the modifications
made to the current UK 2004/5 NPM took place. The final version will be published
in due course.</p><p>Any application of the updated NPM in a policy would be subject
to normal policy making and consultation processes and would be accompanied by technical
guidance to support its use and implementation. Stakeholders and interested parties
would have an opportunity to comment on developing work as part of that process.</p>
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