The health of the nation campaign: practical plan or farcical information?

The government has recently published a National Food Guide poster, The Balance of Good Health and a published programme The Health of the Nation. These have aroused controversy, mainly because of the way in which they were published and the detail given. British newspaper reports were hostile and the public displayed scepticism. The public would welcome advice on eating habits but are against coercion which restricts freedom of choice. Advice needs to be given on how to eat well and in a healthy manner by enjoying food, not by prescription.