Nutrition Signposting: Where next?

摘要

In its recent White Paper "Choosing Health," the government said it wanted a clear, straightforward coding system by 2006, so that busy people could see at a glance which foods made a positive contribution to a healthy diet - and which should be eaten in moderation or sparingly. As the White Paper makes clear, inproving the nation's health requires action in many areas to: 1. Reduce the numbers of people who smoke 2. Reduce obesity and improve diet 3. Increase exercise 4. Encourage and support sensible drinking 5. Improve sexual health 6. Improve mental health The authorities are committed to achieving these aims by letting people make their own decisions and by providing credible and trustworthy information to help them do so.