Written question asked by Jane Griffiths (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 April 2005. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 April 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if the National Institute for Clinical Excellence will assess the efficacy of low carbohydrate diets as part of its obesity guidance; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Jane Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if the National Institute for Clinical Excellence will assess the efficacy of low carbohydrate diets as part of its obesity guidance; and if he will make a statement. [223722] Miss Melanie Johnson: The focus of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence's work is broad and does not include investigations into any particular weight loss strategy. Where there is good evidence of effectiveness, dietary advice including the role of low- fat, low-carbohydrate and very low-energy diets will be considered.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1454-5W;432 c1450-1W; 223722
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Diets Obesity National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Carbohydrates
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk