Dr Levy's career over 20 years has involved nutrition research, health promotion and policy.
At the Food Standards Agency and the Department of health (England), Dr Levy had responsibility for development and implementation of nutrition policy and messaging across the UK. He now works
within Public Health England as the Head of Nutrition Science, overseeing the evidence base for nutrition including overseeing the teams working on the National Diet and Nutrition Survey and the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition. He also supports the wider team providing advice to many cross Government steering groups and has previously contributed to NICE Guidance.. Dr Levy is an AfN registration appraiser, and is an active supporter of the professionalisation of the nutrition profession and training.
This week is Dementia Action Week – an important time to raise awareness of dementia, a progressive and ultimately fatal disease that many people have been touched by in some shape or form. Around 850,000 people are living with dementia …
Obesity is one of the biggest health problems facing our country. Levels of childhood obesity in England are amongst the highest in the developed world, with almost one in four children being overweight or obese before they start school.
A group of independent scientists (the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition) have taken a comprehensive look at the link between vitamin D and health. PHE’s head of nutrition science, Dr Louis Levy, answers questions about the report and explains what …
What is a healthy, balanced diet? A simple question perhaps, but when faced with a barrage of food advice from friends, colleagues, celebrities, bloggers and the media it’s easy to feel unsure. This is where the eatwell plate came in, …
If you’re watching your weight, the benefits of replacing some fatty and sugary foods with unsaturated fats from plant sources, sustainably sourced fish, starchy foods and fruit and veg are widely known - but are you aware that the same …
There can be no doubt that the food we eat and produce has a substantial impact on our planet. Estimates suggest that food and drink production and distribution contributes 20% of UK carbon emissions every year and is the leading …
