Author: Beverley O'Hara, Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition, Leeds Beckett University

Zoran Zeremski/Shutterstock “Quitters day” falls on January 9 this year and marks the point at which people are most likely to give up their New Year’s resolutions. As usual, weight loss is one of the most common goals. But there are compelling reasons to suggest that ditching the diet is not a failure at all. […]

Rech Alcances Frisardi/Shutterstock New advertising restrictions on unhealthy food and drink have come into force in the UK, targeting products deemed to be high in fat, salt or sugar. From now on, TV, radio or online adverts that feature these foods will be banned before 9pm. The advertising ban is part of a government plan […]