Nottinghamshire takeaways in health push as 67% of county overweight

Takeaways are being encouraged to get healthier Credit: PA

Takeaways in Nottinghamshire are being given tips on how to become healthier as the county looks to reduce the number of people who are obese or overweight.

More than two thirds of people in the county are overweight or obese.

Healthier Options

The scheme, which is called the 'Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)' merit scheme is being launched today at the Food Bari n Beeston.

It recognises takeaways and sandwich shops that make adjustments to the way they prepare, cook and display food to improve how healthy it is.

Tips being offered to business include:

  • Offering to grill, bake, poach or steam food instead of frying

  • Removing salt from tables and counters so customers don't just add it automatically

  • Switching to wholegrain pasta, brown rice or wholegrain bread

  • Offering a vegetable side or salad as a part of a meal option

  • Switching from double cream to single cream, yoghurt or half fat crème fraiche

  • Promoting water or low sugar drinks

  • Offering smaller portion options for adults.

Obesity in Nottinghamshire

More than two thirds of adults in Nottinghamshire are classed as obese or overweight - that's three percent higher than the national average of 64.3%.

If you own a takeaway a business and want to find out more about the scheme, click here.

If you want to find takeaways near you which are approved by the scheme, click here.