British Nutrition Foundation Conference – what you need to know
Innovations have the potential to transform the food system and how people eat. But, with inequalities a major factor in poor health how can we ensure that the people who need it most are not left behind? The British Nutrition Foundation Annual Conference explored how innovations can help us to tackle key public health challenges.
Chaired by Prof Giles Yeo from the University of Cambridge, with the Annual Lecture from Prof Sir Michael Marmot, winner of the 2023 BNF Prize, and guest speakers Louis Bedwell , Head of Future Food Movement, Prof Ashley Adamson, Professor of Public Health Nutrition, Newcastle University, Prof Jaakko Nevalainen, Professor of Biostatistics, Tampere University, Finland and Prof Michelle Morris, Professor of Data Science for Food, Leeds University.
The speakers underscored recent FFM events and insights – these are the key Takeaways for the FFM Network:
Be Partners in Health: Actively engage in initiatives that promote health equity, positioning your company as a partner in improving community health, not just focusing on profit.
Focus on Health Outcomes: Assess your products' impact on public health, considering how your offerings affect overall community well-being.
Innovation is Key: Embrace an innovation mindset and be willing to rethink how you approach food and health challenges. Collaboration across sectors is crucial to drive meaningful change.
Leverage Data: Use data-driven insights to enhance understanding of dietary behaviours and health outcomes, particularly to address health inequalities. Retailer-originated data, like supermarket loyalty cards, offers valuable insights for better health interventions.
Support Better Purchasing Behavioural Nudges: By developing a nutrition calculator within the retailer's app, consumers can track their purchases against nutritional recommendations, fostering healthier eating habits. This approach not only empowers consumers but also engages them in their dietary choices.
Sustainability Matters: Drive gradual dietary transitions, such as replacing meals with plant-based options once a week even, to improve both health and sustainability.
Collaborate Across Sectors: Join forces with industry peers, researchers, and retailers to design and implement interventions that encourage healthier eating and better food systems.
Successful Interventions: Notable interventions include incentivising fruit and vegetable purchases and strategically placing healthier options next to traditional products to encourage better choices.
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