Citation
(2008), "Exciting development at MEND", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 38 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2008.01738cab.009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Exciting development at MEND
Article Type: Food Facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 38, Issue 3.
There are many new developments that have occurred at MEND during the past year such as the following:
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2007 sees rapid expansion in MEND;
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cost of MEND Programme reduces significantly;
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local agencies are excited about the way that MEND helps them delivery against a myriad of government targets and policies;
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MEND's standardised format and OMMS allows for continued rapid growth;
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MEND's one day obesity awareness training made much more practical;
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launch of Mini-MEND: giving all toddlers a healthy start in life;
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continuous improvement and best practice conferences/awards;
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completion of MEND's RCT and agreement of 20-year research partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the Institute of Child Health, University College, London;
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MEND places strong emphasis on graduate sustainability;
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MEND is committed to working in partnership with other organisations to tackle obesity;
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MEND is a finalist in the Schwab Foundation's Social Entrepreneur of the year 2007 award.