We closed with a dynamic panel discussion with all speakers + Josh Payne from the National Farmers Union - reflecting on how research, practice, and policy can work together to drive real progress.

Deputy Mayor Joanne McCartney presented early impacts of London’s Universal Free School Meals scheme - improving diets, supporting education and wellbeing, and delivering economic benefits. @joannemccartney.bsky.social @london.gov.uk

Matt Tebbit showcased the University of Reading’s “Menus for Change” work - transforming campus food through healthier, more sustainable principles, from reducing processed foods to creating a Sustainable Food Policy for students. @uniofreading.bsky.social

Frances Meek & Claire Theobald highlighted how UK schools can act as “health hubs,” shaping lifelong wellbeing through curriculum, community, and cross-sector initiatives. A clear call to see health as part of education, not separate from it.

Prof Donald Bundy shared findings from UNESCO’s Education & Nutrition report, showing how healthy school meals can reshape diets, and strengthen food systems. 112 governments are now part of the School Meals Coalition - a major global shift. @lshtm.bsky.social @unesco.org

Prof Paul Gately opened with insights on effective treatment programmes for children and young people living with obesity - and the importance of the nutrition profession speaking with a unified voice for policy change.

🙏 Huge thanks to our speakers for shining a light on the realities facing children & families today. Stay tuned for the afternoon sessions as we shift from challenges to solutions and explore what actions can drive real change. #AnnualConference25 #NourishingTomorrow

💬 We ended the morning with a lively panel discussion featuring all three speakers + Belle Fitzroy (Mayor’s Fund for London) + Vanditha Prativadi (CanTeam), bringing research, lived experience & policy together in one conversation. @mayorsfundlondon.bsky.social

🍎 Holiday Hunger & HAF
@livinghealthy007.bsky.social Prof Greta Defeyter highlighted the scale of holiday hunger and showed how HAF programmes support nutrition, wellbeing & family life. A call for better integration across school + community food initiatives.

🌍 The Food Environment
@lakenutrition.bsky.social Prof Amelia Lake unpacked how today’s food environments influence behaviour-from “dark kitchens” to household food insecurity and its impact on diet-related health.

📊 Born in Bradford Study 
@mariabryant.bsky.social Prof Maria Bryant shared insights from a longitudinal study of 60,000+ families, showing how early-life environment, diet & food access shape long-term health. 
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Claire Theobald, Education Services Manager said: “Snack-tember is a chance for schools to champion healthier snacking. By taking part, schools will have the information and materials to inspire their learners to make healthier, more sustainable snacks choices and help shape lasting habits.”

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Latest figures from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey provide evidence of insufficient population iodine status for girls aged 11 to 18 years and women of childbearing age (16 to 49 years).

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🔍 What does the number means?
🔷 A consistent rise in citations and relevance across the field of nutrition and public health
🔷 Increasing global submissions and readership.

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