24 Jul 2019 --- As hard-line Brexiter Boris Johnson assumes the position of UK prime minister, NutritionInsight explores the potential implications of a no-deal Brexit scenario – which Johnson has not ruled out – for the nation’s health. Experts speculate that there could be both long- and short-term implications ranging from limited access to specialized nutrition and medical supplies to hospital staffing shortages. This is fuelling fears that nutrition and diet-related health initiatives, and the subsequent funding they receive, may take a back seat.