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Plans for a takeaway restaurant near Porthmadog, Gwynedd could be blocked by health officials who are demanding more healthy options on the menu. Betsi Cadwaladr health board has claimed that fast food harms the public’s health, and is urging proprietors to include healthy and affordable fruits and vegetables.
The proposed restaurant in Morfa Bychan is situated in a popular holiday destination. If given the go-ahead, it could become the first chippy in the area to sell fresh produce like broccoli and spinach, as mandated by the health board. The organisation is also promoting the provision of healthier choices to counter the harmful effects of fast food as part of its effort to promote healthy eating.
Despite opposition, some local residents are supportive of the initiative. One resident said they felt it was a great idea, and cited the influence of unhealthy food on the community’s eating habits. There are also those who argue that healthy food should be accessible and affordable to everyone.
The health board’s proposal is part of its ongoing endeavour to encourage the public to make healthy meal choices. The restaurant is expected to prompt a broader conversation around nutrition and its effects on public health. The Betsi Cadwaladr health board’s move is aligned with national and international health policies that are aimed at reducing rates of obesity, heart disease and diabetes by changing public behaviours around eating habits
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