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How Food Standards Agency Scotland is working to improve Scotland's diet.

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Accessing healthy food in Scotland

The Food Standards Agency Scotland has today published a new study, which looks at the availability of affordable healthy food across Scotland.

Catering for Health

A guide for teaching healthier catering practices.

Food and Health Alliance

The Food and Health Alliance is managed by NHS Health Scotland and supported by the Scottish Executive and the Food Standards Agency Scotland.

HHEAPS (Hygiene, Healthy Eating and Activity in Primary Schools) initiative

The HHEAPS Initiative (Hygiene, Healthy Eating and Activity in Primary Schools) has been developed by FSA Scotland as a resource for schools to raise children's awareness of the benefits of food hygiene, healthy eating and physical activity.

Monitoring Scottish dietary targets

The Scottish dietary targets formed the basis of the 1996 Scottish Office report 'Scottish Diet Action Plan.' The 2003 document 'Improving Health in Scotland: the Challenge' committed the Scottish Executive to continue the further implementation of the Scottish Diet Action Plan well beyond 2005.

Review of resources for first-time self-caterers

As part of the FSA Scotland strategy to improve access to healthier food choices, a review of educational resources for assisting populations self-catering for the first time was commissioned by Food Standards Agency Scotland in 2005.

Scottish Diet and Nutrition Strategy

Food Standards Agency Scotland has outlined its main strategies for improving Scotland's diet.

Survey of sugar intake

This survey from Food Standards Agency Scotland shows that the main sources of sugar in the diets of children living in Scotland are soft drinks, confectionery, biscuits and cakes.

Target nutrient specifications for Scotland

Revised target nutrient specifications for manufactured foods used in school meals in Scotland

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