Health Council of the Netherlands

This Council, consisting of the main inspectors of the Supervisory Service and private experts, was also tasked to advise the government.

[2] In subsequent years, the double task – governing and advising – caused problems.

The Central Health Council advised adequately, but failed as a governing body.

From that moment on, it consisted of scientists and representatives of societal and professional organisations.

[2] The Health Council of the Netherlands's Dutch Dietary Guidelines 2015 moved in the direction of a more plant-based diet and less animal-based dietary pattern to improve health with reduced processed sugar intake.