Nutrition committees
This section includes information about the committees, forums and working groups that advise the Agency on nutrition issues.
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Committee on Nutrition (SACN)
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition is a UK-wide Advisory Committee set up to replace the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy (COMA). It advises the UK health departments as well as the Food Standards Agency.
Food and Drink Advertising and Promotion Forum
The Food and Drink Advertising and Promotion Forum aims to address the current imbalance in promotional activity of foods to children. The Forum will consider possible restrictions in the promotion to children of food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar, and will work to identify actions that could promote healthier food choices.
Nutrition Strategy Steering Group
The Nutrition Strategy Steering Group's (NSSG) aim is to help people choose healthier diets by carrying through a range of voluntary nutritional initiatives.
Review of infant formula and follow-on formula controls
In 2007, the Minister of State for Public Health announced in addition to the new regulations on infant formula and follow on formula, a review of the effectiveness of these new controls.
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