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Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Thursday, 1 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 December 2016. It was answered by Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 December 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Milk: Consumption

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what analysis Public Health England conducted on the potential effect of the changes to the Eatwell Guide's recommendations on milk consumption on obesity in children.

Answer

There has been no assessment made directly addressing the effect of the revised Eatwell Guide on milk consumption by children or the effect of the changes on childhood obesity. Government advice continues to encourage consumption of milk and dairy products as part of a healthy, balanced diet for all age groups.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55805
Session
2016-17
Related items
Children: Obesity
Wednesday, 26 April 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Consumption Milk Obesity
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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