On average, adults eat 195 calories more than they need each day – the equivalent of a packet of crisps. For those who are overweight, this increases to 320 excess calories. This would mean around ten million people in the UK could expect to live nearly two more years in good health as a result of changes to their diets. A fairer start We’re working to narrow the outcome gap between children growing up in disadvantage and the national average. A healthy life We’re working to increase the average number of healthy years lived in the UK, while narrowing health inequalities. A sustainable future We’re working to accelerate the UK’s transition to a low-carbon, productive economy by cutting UK household emissions, and reducing skills mismatches in the labour market.

This means eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and drugs and getting plenty of rest. You’ll also receive … Read More

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