Diet-related Health Inequalities
A POSTnote that describes the impact of poor diet on health, the underlying causes and policy approaches to address them.
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Dietary Advice, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding (365 KB , PDF)
Dietary advice given to women before, during and after pregnancy is intended to support both maternal and infant health, and is based on the best available evidence. This note focuses on the latest UK dietary advice given to women from family planning through pregnancy and into breastfeeding. It examines the science behind the advice, trends in its take up, how it compares with international advice and options for improving take up.
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Dietary Advice, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding (365 KB , PDF)
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Approved work: Diet-related Inequalities
Diet-related inequalities are differences in foods consumed, food security and diet-related health outcomes. This POSTnote will explain the impacts of these issues and the policy options to tackle them
