Our Nutrition Board papers and recommendations for improving diets in Scotland
We have a key role as the leading authority on public health nutrition in Scotland. We advise the Scottish Government, other authorities and the public on matters related to food and nutrition. This includes providing advice and recommendations on the changes required to improve diets in Scotland.
Our recommendations look at the following themes:
The following papers describe the development of our Public Health Nutrition Strategy:
The following papers outline our recommendations for setting the direction for the Scottish diet:
The following papers outline our recommendations for the development of an out of home strategy for Scotland
The following paper outlines our position on the provision of calorie information outside the home, following on from our recommendations for the development of an out of home strategy in 2019:
The following paper provides an overview of reserved areas of competence where action could be taken which would support a healthier and more sustainable food environment across the UK:
The following paper provides an overview of the evidence in relation to processed foods, ahead of the development of an organisational position statement:
The following papers outline our advice and recommendations on folic acid fortification:
This paper outlines FSS’ recommendations to update the Scottish Dietary Goals for free sugars and fibre, following the publication of SACN’s report on Carbohydrates and Health:
