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<p>The Department’s consultation document ‘Advancing our Health: Prevention in the
2020s’, was published in July 2019. It sets out proposals to support the achievement
of the Ageing Society Grand Challenge Mission for everyone to enjoy five extra years
of healthy, independent living by 2035 whilst narrowing the gap between the richest
and poorest.</p><p>‘Advancing our Health’ included the third chapter of the childhood
obesity plan which sets out further measures to help meet our ambition to halve childhood
obesity by 2030 and significantly reduce the gap in obesity between children from
the most and least deprived areas by 2030. All chapters of the plan were informed
by the latest research and emerging evidence, including from debates in Parliament
and various reports from key stakeholders. We have also captured analysis from the
National Institute for Health Research Obesity Policy Research Unit, which was established
as part of the initial plan, through £5 million investment over five years.</p><p>Government
nutrition advice is underpinned by the best available scientific evidence, which is
regularly reviewed by the Scientific Advisory Committee for Nutrition. In the United
Kingdom the Eatwell Guide represents current government recommendations on a healthy,
balanced diet to promote long term health at a population level. The Eatwell Guide
applies to most people over the age of five and is available to view at the following
link:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528193/Eatwell_guide_colour.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528193/Eatwell_guide_colour.pdf</a></p><p>The
UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines published in September 2019
reflect the most up to date review of evidence for muscle and balance health. These
guidelines provide recommendations and targets for different age groups and for people
with disability.</p><p>‘Advancing our Health: Prevention in the 2020s’ is available
at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/advancing-our-health-prevention-in-the-2020s"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/advancing-our-health-prevention-in-the-2020s</a></p><p>
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