INFORMATION RESOURCES ON FOOD AND HEALTH
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Relevant websites
Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency was set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
The FSA's guiding principles are:
- putting the consumer first
- being open and accessible
- being an independent voice
Although the FSA is a Government agency, it is independent, which means it works at 'arm's length' from Government because it doesn't report to a specific minister and is free to publish any advice it issues.
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
DEFRA is a government department that has the aim of securing a sustainable society and healthy environment.
The objectives of this department include:
- A sustainable, secure and healthy food supply
- Sustainable consumption and production of food
- A healthy natural environment
- A thriving farm and food sector.
DEFRA have published the Food Statistics Pocketbook which provides a round-up of statistics in the UK food sector covering food manufacturing, food wholesaling, food retailing and non-residential catering.
School Food Trust
The School Food Trust was established by the Department for Education and Skills in September 2005. Its remit is to transform school food and food skills, promote the education and health of children and young people and improve the quality of food in schools.
Need2Know
need2know is an award winning first-stop-shop for everything in a young person’s life with signposts to relevant websites in the public, private and charitable sectors. The Healthy Eating section is packed with useful advice and links to other relevant resources.
Foodvision
Foodvision aims to promote safe, sustainable and nutritious food to improve local community health and well-being.
Salt
The Food Standards Agency Salt website provides useful information about the issues around salt consumption.
5 a day
The 5 a Day website promotes the consumption of five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
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