A Plan to fix our broken food system – from farms to folks like you

Your choice your goals your pace

“A systems approach is a holistic and interdisciplinary way of understanding and solving complex problems. It views the world as a collection of interconnected and interdependent elements or people and emphasises the relationships and interactions between them”.

Why we choose what we choose

Cost

Culture

Taste

Appearance

Influence

Addiction

Time

Health

Knowledge and understanding

Problems

Manufacturer leading the government

Advertisers want us hooked

Seller power

Reverse this

Public choice leading the markets

Public hooks advertisers

Public buyer power

How you the public can make a change for your health  

“Prevention is better than cure” – takes time but can be done with plan and targets

In schools – cookery, food science classes primary to secondary, education

Health service – service of food and education of patients and staff

Community- community groups, charity organisations

Organisations – industries, service sectors, nursing homes etc

Government support with manufacturers following change of public demand.

An example: -

“How many people follow a meat-free diet in the UK? Overall, 16% of the UK population follows a meat-free diet in 2024, which equates to around 8.6 million people. This has increased by around 20% since the start of 2023, when 7.2 million people were following a meat-free diet. 22 Apr 2024”

What you can do

Buy local and fresh- helping local sellers

Read labels making informed choice

Create a love for healthy food – 4C’s

Colour more fruit and veg and wholegrain,

Chew more whole grain, fruit, veg pulses, lentils, nuts and seed,

Choice making it healthy, reading labels made easy, challenge health claims,

Cooking at home- easy quick and safe, family meals- less processed high in fat, sugar and salt.

What health care professionals Dietitians can do for you - 4 A’s

Apply education – supermarket tour virtual, create online shopping groups, see you in individual appointment or in group education

Address cost of food-shop and share, value for money ideas

Aim for – taste and time – cookery sessions– recommend webinars, you tube, practical groups, swap and shop ideas

Attractive ideas food promoting colour, freshness and taste ideas

Advice on your health needs