Four reasons the UK government’s obesity strategy may not work for everyone
COVID-19 has affected a disproportionate number of people with obesity in the UK. As such, the government has seen the pandemic as a “wake-up call” to the health risks of living with obesity. They have recently announced a long overdue strategy to tackle obesity in Britain. However, the proposals are not without criticism, and some feel the government’s plans aren’t enough to end obesity.
Hallam alumnus helps students flourish in food industry
A graduate from Sheffield Hallam University has set up a mentoring scheme to give food and nutrition students a head start in the food industry
Obesity experts to lead new £1.5m research into the NHS low calorie diet programme
Health experts at Sheffield Hallam University are to be part of a £1.5million evaluation of the new NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme – which aims to provide targeted support to adults living with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Sheffield City Council leader and chief executive visit pioneering Hallam food engineering research centre
Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed Council Leader Terry Fox and Chief Executive Kate Josephs to the National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering (NCEFE).
From sauce to sanitiser - £100,000 funding secured for projects that will strengthen food and drink sector
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam’s National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering (NCEFE) have begun work on two projects that will help drive the food and drink sector in a post Covid-19 world.
Sheffield Hallam food and nutrition students collaborate with drinks company AG Barr
Final year Sheffield Hallam University students have been getting a taste of working in the industry as part of a consultancy challenge with drink manufacturer, AG Barr.