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The Public Health Agency (PHA), Food Standards Agency (FSA), safefood and Health and Social Care (HSC) colleagues have jointly developed and reviewed these Nutritional Standards, so that healthier food choices are available for staff and visitors in Health and Social Care settings.

These Nutritional Standards were first introduced in 2017 and there has been ongoing work and support to implement them over the past five years. The Standards have been updated by an expert panel, taking into account the latest evidence and guidance. This has led to, for example, increasing fruit and vegetables and wholegrains while decreasing the amount of saturated fat, salt and processed meats.  In addition to specific guidance for each food group, these now also address the topics of vending and the food environment.

This information booklet contains advice on portion sizes, tips on making healthier food and drinks choices, and ideas for easy ways to get active. It supports the Public Health Agency’s Choose to live better ‘Making healthier choices’ public information campaign. The booklet is available throughout February and March 2022 from community pharmacies that participate in Living Well.

The Living Well service, offered in over 500 pharmacies across Northern Ireland, provides information and advice on public health issues.

Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke interactive webinars empower people to make informed lifestyle changes that will reduce their risk of developing chest, heart and stroke illnesses.

The webinars are available on a wide range of topics, providing
the information and tools needed to enable individuals to look after
and improve their health. Webinars can be delivered live or recorded.