at birth. It seems likely that in many populations, particularly in developed countries, that it would be difficult to for a dietary intervention in pregnant women to achieve statistically significant changes in birth outcomes. It was also notable that none of the studies evaluating different aspects of food support programmes during pregnancy had long term follow up. Therefore the long term impact of such programmes on development is unknown. 10. NICE Dietary Local authorities and NHS See guidance for details. Some A. This (2006) change workplaces: should ensure elements intervention is on-site catering promotes implemented supported by National healthy food and drink locally in good evidence Institute for choices (for example by some areas of its Health and signs, posters, pricing and but does not effectiveness Clinical positioning of products). have a and is Excellence. consistent recommended national for use in the Community Obesity: Local authorities should programme or UK prevention, engage with the local a co-ordinated identification, community, to identify approach assessment environmental barriers to and healthy eating. This should management. involve: an audit, with the full • range of partners including PCTs or local health boards,
at birth. It seems likely that in many populations, particularly in developed countries, that it would be difficult to for a dietary intervention in pregnant women to achieve statistically significant changes in birth outcomes. It was also notable that none of the studies evaluating different aspects of food support programmes during pregnancy had long term follow up. Therefore the long term impact of such programmes on development is unknown. 10. NICE (2006) National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Obesity: prevention, identification, assessment and management. Dietary change Local authorities and NHS workplaces: should ensure on-site catering promotes healthy food and drink choices (for example by signs, posters, pricing and positioning of products). Community Local authorities should engage with the local community, to identify environmental barriers to healthy eating. This should involve: • an audit, with the full range of partners including PCTs or local health boards, See guidance for details. Some elements implemented locally in some areas but does not have a consistent national programme or a co-ordinated approach A. This intervention is supported by good evidence of its effectiveness and is recommended for use in the UK
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