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Health Facts – What's in our food

WEBAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975 1.In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight …

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What's in our food

WEBMany of us don’t realise that some food products we buy threaten our health [1]. Some big businesses are making a lot of money selling us products with a lot of sugar, salt, fats …

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The fresher the better – it’s time to change how we eat

WEBCampaign calls for laws to enable consumers’ return to real, unprocessed foods with nutritious ingredients we can recognise. Cape Town, 26 October 22: Patterns of food …

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Tips for healthier living – What's in our food

WEBSchool nutrition – junk foods that our kids are eating. The Healthy Living Alliance met with teachers, food vendors, tuckshop handlers and school learners at Zola Primary in …

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FAQ – What's in our food

WEBUnderstanding what is in the food we eat can be challenging. The nutrition labels (currently on the back of food packaging) are confusing and difficult to understand or comprehend. …

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New campaign calls for clearer food warning labels to empower …

WEBJohannesburg, 7 September 2022: The unhealthy packaged food you buy your family may be high in sugar, salt and saturated fat – all of which have been directly linked to life …

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Think Inside the Box! – What's in our food

WEBJohannesburg, 18 July 2023: At the forefront of the push for food transparency and protecting our children, the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has launched an innovative …

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Glossary – What's in our food

WEBKilojoules (Calories) A unit of energy in food. Carbohydrates, fats, protein and alcohol in the foods and drinks we consume provide food energy or ‘kilojoules’. Carbohydrates and …

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Crisps – What's in our food

WEBMaking healthier choices. The World Health Organisation recommends that all adults eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day (excluding starchy vegetables such …

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Increase the Sugary Drinks Tax to 20% – What's in our food

WEBThe Health Promotion Levy (HPL) is a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax of approximately 11%, based on sugar content. It was implemented in South Africa in April …

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Press Releases – What's in our food

WEBJanuary 27, 2023 Health department says draft legislation to regulate unhealthy food packaging expected soon. Ilze Press Release 0 Comments. The national …

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Polony – What's in our food

WEBMaking healthier choices. The World Health Organisation recommends that all adults eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day (excluding starchy vegetables such …

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Advocates call for policy changes to prevent SA childhood obesity

WEBSugary drinks consumption is harming our children . Johannesburg, 23 January 2023: Approximately 13% of South Africa’s children under five years are …

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How processed food is killing us – What's in our food

WEBDon’t let aggressive food advertising campaigns make you fall prey to the excess of the festive season! Johannesburg, November 22: The festive season is almost here which …

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Food And Beverage Companies Are ‘Cereal’ Offenders When It …

WEBNew research demonstrates that child-directed marketing strategies are used on most South African breakfast cereals. “New research from University of the Western Cape, …

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HEALA urges SA public to comment on draft food labelling …

WEBJohannesburg, 23 May23: The Department of Health (DoH) gazetted the draft Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs in January 2023 and has made …

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