Seventh Annual Conference: "Promoting Healthier lifestyles - what works and what doesn't?"

The 7th and successful FAU conference: "Promoting Healthier lifestyles - what works and what doesn't?" included a return to the political dimension as well as presentation and launch of related research and initiatives. Several MPs including Debra Shipley, Sandra Gidley and Chris Grayling spoke about their personal views on advertising to children and the political dimension surrounding the debate. The conference coincided with the publication of FAU research by Charles Gallichan on the Government's role in creating a healthy lifestyle through public policy campaigns. The MediaSmart initiative was also presented highlighting the importance of educating the consumer about media literacy in general. The conference was well-attended and received widespread media coverage.

Speakers

Jo Revill, Health Editor, The Observer; Lionel Stanbrook, Acting Director, Food Advertising Unit; Debra Shipley MP; Sandra Gidley MP; Chris Grayling MP; Karen Barber, Campaigns & New Media Manager, Food and Drink Federation; Aileen Thompson, European Director of Corporate Communications, Kellogg's; Angela Balding, Survey Manager, Schools Health Education Unit; Dr Paul Gately, Lecturer in Exercise, Physiology and Health, Leeds Metropolitan University; Dr Brian Young, Economic Psychologist, University of Exeter; Nick Cavill, Cavill Associates; Charles Gallichan, Founder, Giraffe Marketing.

Titles and companies represented were correct at the time of the conferences.

Click on one of the headings below to see the individual presentations, or the press release following the conference.

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