Healthy public food procurement and service policies
Resource on the benefits of healthy public food procurement and service policies.
Trans fat elimination: Reasons for policy action now
Fact sheet from Resolve to Save Lives on the status of trans fat elimination policies globally
Under Pressure
Strategies to improve access to medicines to treat high blood pressure Developed in collaboration with the Médecins Sans Frontières Access project, this groundbreaking report on identifies barriers to affordable blood pressure medication in LMICs and underscores the need for a transformation of the global blood pressure medicines market to make life-saving medicines more affordable and […]
WHO Nutrition-Friendly Schools Initiative
This initiative created a framework for addressing the double burden of student ill-health and aims to improve coordination among agencies. Refer to ‘NFSI Component 4: Creating a supportive environment’ in the evidence review.
WHO Regional Office for Europe Nutrient Profile Model (2015)
Describes regional nutrient profile model for use and adaptation when developing policies to restrict food marketing to children.
Whole-of-Government (WOG) Healthy Food and Beverage Policy
Singapore government whole-of-government policy introduced in April 2017; the site provides links to the Whole-of-Government (WOG) Healthier Catering Policy and WOG Drinks Policy
WHO Nutrient requirements and dietary guidelines website
Site includes links to WHO nutrition documents, including Healthy Diet factsheet and guidance on sugars, fats, and sodium.
WHO Nutrient Profile Model for the Western Pacific Region (2016)
Nutrient thresholds used to implement the set of recommendations on the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children.
WHO Nutrient Profile Model for South-East Asia Region (2017)
Nutrient thresholds used to implement the set of recommendations on the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children.
Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health: A Framework to Monitor and Evaluate Implementation
Describes how to measure the implementation of the WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity, and Health at the country level and proposes a framework and indicators (Logic model, page 5).
WHO Nutrient Profile Model for the African Region (2019)
Nutrient thresholds used to implement the set of recommendations on the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children.
WHO 5 keys to a healthy diet
Describes five key elements of a healthy diet.
A framework to monitor and evaluate implementation of the WHO global strategy on diet, physical activity and health (2008)
This paper sets out an approach to measure the implementation of the WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health (DPAS) at country level and proposes a framework and indicators for this purpose. The indicators provided in this document should be seen as examples to be used, as appropriate, after adjusting to the country […]
Healthy School Toolkit (2008)
Describes how healthier changes were successfully made in a group of Philadelphia schools and includes specific nutrition standards.
The Hospital Food Standards Panel’s report on standards for food and drink in NHS hospitals (2014)
Report on existing hospital food standards, with recommendations on monitoring and further action.
What Works Well Recipe Hub website
Collection of over 100 recipes that meet the UK’s Government Buying Standards and are suitable for children.
Sustainable Healthy Diets – Guiding Principles (2019)
Guidance on what constitutes sustainable healthy diets.
Sustainable procurement: the Official Government Buying Standards (GBS) for food and catering services
Mandatory product specifications for government agencies; also see: A Plan for Public Procurement: Food & Catering Balanced scorecard (nutrition criteria, page 17).
Strengthening sector policies for better food security and nutrition results: Public food procurement (2018)
Part of a series to help policy makers address national food security and nutrition issues; guidance is focused on developing initiatives that support food purchases from small farms.
South Korea Special Act on the Safety Management of Children’s Dietary Life
Describes nutrition standards for schools. Scientific article on implementation of nutrition standards: Lee SK, Park HK, et al. Nutritional standards for energy-dense low-nutrient density foods for children in Korea. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2014;23(1):27-33.
Strengthening School Feeding Programmes (2019)
Describes joint work to support school feeding programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Available in Spanish.
SNAP Ed Toolkit – Healthy Nutrition Guidelines for LA County website
Resources to support implementation of healthy food guidelines for county agencies, including evaluation tools, model policies, a vending case study, and guidance for hospitals.
Sodium Reduction in Communities Program (SRCP) Implementation Guide
Guide to for food service staff and public health organizations to reduce sodium in food service organizations by drawing upon the experiences gained during the Sodium Reduction in Communities Program (SRCP).
Sodium Reduction in Health-Care Facilities: B.C.’s Experience (2016)
Describes reducing sodium in food service operations in health care facilities owned and operated by B.C. health authorities and lessons learned.
Israel Bans Sugary Drinks, Snacks from School Cafeterias
Describes standards to limit sugar, salt, and fat in Israel’s schools and kindergartens.
Smart School Meals: Nutrition Sensitive National Programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean A Review of 16 Countries (2017)
Study of school meals programs in 16 countries, identifying six areas where there are opportunities for improvement. Logic model on page 23.
Seychelles National School Nutrition Policy (2008)
Describes the Seychelles’ efforts to utilize schools as sites for improving the nutritional well-being of all school children. Includes an evaluation tool for schools (page 32).
The Brazilian school feeding programme: an example of an integrated programme in support of food and nutrition security
Describes the successes and challenges of the Brazil school feeding program from 2003-2011, finding that local food production, school meals, and nutrition education can be linked and result in improved access to healthier foods.
Set of Recommendations on the Marketing of Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Children (2010)
Describes recommendations for marketing food to children, a complementary action to include in food procurement standards.
School Food Plan What Works Well website
Resources for schools to implement healthier food guidance, including a link to the What Works Well RecipeHub.