Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 25 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 November 2004. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that schoolchildren develop a thorough knowledge of healthy eating and living.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to ensure that school children develop a thorough knowledge of healthy eating and living. [194235] Mr. Stephen Twigg: I have been asked to reply. Children learn about healthy eating and living through a range of National Curriculum subjects, principally Food Technology, Science, Personal, Social and Health Education and Physical Education. In September 2004 schools received a Healthy Living Blueprint, a practical guide on promoting healthy living including using the full capacity and flexibility of the curriculum. The Blueprint and a supporting web portal bring together for schools the range of Government and non-Government initiatives and support which contribute to healthy lifestyles.

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