Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to mount a public health information campaign with the aim of (a) decreasing meat consumption and (b) increasing fruit and vegetable consumption.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to mount a public health information campaign with the aim of (a) decreasing meat consumption and (b) increasing fruit and vegetable consumption. [164223] Miss Melanie Johnson: No plans have been made for a health information campaign aimed at decreasing meat consumption. The Department recommends a balanced diet, which can include meat. The Department's "five-a- day" programme aims to raise public awareness of the health benefits of eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day and what counts towards "five-a-day". This is supported by a range of information materials, including booklets, posters and leaflets. There is also a "five-a-day" logo for use on promotional materials and on food packets to help consumers choose a diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c1515-6W;419 c1517-8W; 164223
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Consumption Health education Fruit Publicity Meat Nutrition Vegetables Public health
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