About Us

The relationship between diet and health is now widely recognised. Food quality, composition, availability and cost have a direct effect upon the health profile of many communities. Within the North West, with its poor health record, there are marked variations in dietary patterns and nutritional status.

The Task Force was established by the Regional Director of Public Health to act as a focus for identifying, addressing and improving food and health issues across the region. It is accountable to the North West Public Health group at Government Office North West for developing and supporting the implementation of policies aimed at improving patterns of dietary behaviour, reducing nutritional inequalities, supporting the local food economy and improving standards in food safety and food quality in the region.