Method An approach to quantitatively evaluate food policies was developed by the
University of Connecticut (UConn) Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity. 9 Over time, the …

Summary The fourth New Zealand Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI) was
conducted in May 2023 by an Expert Panel of over 60 independent and government public …

Background Monitoring the degree of implementation of widely recommended food
environment policies by national governments is an important part of stimulating progress …

Abstract Background The INFORMAS [International Network for Food and Obesity/Non-
communicable Diseases (NCDs) Research, Monitoring and Action Support] Healthy Food …

During early childhood (3–5 years), children begin to develop dietary habits based on the
transmission of cultural and familial beliefs, attitudes and practices surrounding food and …

Objectives The aim of this modelling study was to estimate the expected changes in the
nutritional quality and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGEs) of primary school meals due to …

New Zealand has the third highest rate of overweight and obesity for adults and children
within OECD countries. Dietary risk factors, including high body mass index, are by far the …

To inform public health policy implementation in Australia, our study investigated the level of
public support for six policy initiatives addressing unhealthy diet. The policy initiatives …

OBJECTIVES: School meal improvement is a major component of UK government policy to
improve children's diets. This study investigated the pragmatic influences on local education …

Abstract Objective In 2006, the Victorian Government adopted the School Canteens and
other school Food Services (SCFS) Policy that bans the sale of sweet drinks and …