Food Active launch event

Friday 15th November saw the launch of 'Food Active' a new campaign that seeks to tackle the growing obesity problem across the North of England.

The campaign is currently advocating for:

>Consideration of a tax on sugary drinks
>Stronger national regulatory controls on the advertising of junk food to children and young people
>Improved spatial planning measures to increase physical activity e.g. 20mph speed limits in urban areas

You can find out more about the campaign at: www.foodactive.org.uk