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![]() ![]() Two supplements that are especially useful are soluble fiber and fish oil. That’s where supplements can come in handy because they provide you with a great dose of nutrients in a convenient package. That said, many people struggle to meet their daily nutritional needs through foods alone. They contain a variety of nutrients that have synergy together, helping deliver most of their nutritional benefits ( 19). The Heath Secretary also confirmed an additional £2 million to extend the reach of Change4Life school sports clubs, totalling an investment of £8.4 million until 2015.Whole foods are typically the preferred way to meet your nutritional needs. The Health Secretary today set out a new national ambition for physical activity - to have a year-on-year increase in the number of adults doing 150 minutes of exercise per week and a similar reduction in those who are inactive. ![]() Physical activity is also one of the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In his speech today, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley also set out plans to ensure that non-medically qualified public health specialists are appropriately regulated. “People might not realise that these changes are down to the Responsibility Deal but we can now see that it is helping people to live healthier lives.” Regulation of public health specialists ![]() “The Responsibility Deal has led to real changes for everyone and we can now see these in our everyday life - on our high street, in our supermarkets and at work too. And customers will know that when they eat out at popular high street restaurants this year over a third of meals and takeaways will have their calories labelled, helping people to opt for the healthier options. In supermarkets, people will know a lot of the food going into their basket will have less salt in. Now, people on the high street can be reassured that artificial trans fats are not lurking in their food from many outlets such as Greggs, Costa or McDonald’s. The Health Secretary also highlighted how public health has already started to change, thanks to the Responsibility Deal. “Using the framework we have published today, local professionals will be able to make real changes to improve health.” Public Health Responsibility Deal They will be able to address all aspects that affect our well-being - such as school attendance, homelessness and fuel poverty - in the round. “It is absolutely right that the budget and decision making sits with councils. Every area of the country is different so councils will be able to decide what the most important public health concern is for them and spend the money appropriately. “We are giving local councils the money, the power, the right expertise and information to build healthier communities. Speaking at the Royal Society for Public Health today, Andrew Lansley said: That is why the new measures also look at school attendance, domestic abuse, homelessness and air pollution. It’s also about tackling the causes of ill health. fewer people will die from heart disease and strokeīut public health is more than just moving more and eating well.more women will breastfeed their babies.fewer children under 5 will have tooth decay.The results this progress will be measured against include: Local authorities will be paid a new health premium for the progress they make against the public health indicators. Those who make the most improvements will be rewarded with a cash incentive. Preventing cancer, cutting tooth decay in children and the population weighing less, are just some of the challenges local councils will be able to track their progress against when they take over looking after the health and well-being of their residents, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.įor the first time, public health will be measured against a framework which sets out 66 health measures so councils and the Government are able to see real improvements being made and take any action needed.įrom April 2013, councils will be given a ring-fenced budget - a share of around £5.2 billion based on 2012/13 funding - and will be able to choose how they spend it according to the needs of their population. ![]()
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