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<p>As part of delivering measures outlined in chapter two of the childhood obesity
plan, we have held consultations on ending the sale of energy drinks to children,
calorie labelling in the out-of-home sector, restricting promotions of fatty and sugary
products by location and by price, and introducing further advertising restrictions
on TV and online for products high is fat, salt and sugar. The consultation on Government
Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services runs until 13 August. We have received
a high level of responses to the consultations and it is important we take the time
to consider them carefully before we set out further action.</p><p> </p><p>Chapter
3 of the childhood obesity plan, published on 22 July 2019 as part of ‘Advancing our
health: prevention in the 2020s’, sets out further measures to help meet our ambition
including confirmation of our intention to end the sale of energy drinks to children
under the age of 16, and our plans for infant feeding, clear nutrition labelling,
food reformulation to improve the nutritional content of foods, and support for individuals
to achieve and maintain a healthier weight.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Chief Medical
Officer is reviewing what more can be done to help us meet our ambition of halving
childhood obesity by 2030. The review, due to report in September, will consider the
approaches taken internationally, regionally and across the country, and will make
a series of recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>‘Advancing our health: prevention in the
2020s’ is available at the following link:</p><p> </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>
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