Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 March 2005. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Thursday, 24 March 2005 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what recent assessment she has made of the relationship between educational achievement and diet. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: David Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what recent assessment she has made of the relationship between educational achievement and diet. [223608] Margaret Hodge: The Department for Education and Skills has made no assessment of the relationship between educational achievement and diet. However, a healthy, balanced diet is a key factor in protecting health and promoting children's proper growth and development. It may help children and young people to improve their concentration, but the evidence at present is anecdotal.

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