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Written question asked by Nickie Aiken (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 11 January 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Obesity: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the effect on whole population levels of childhood obesity of (a) the Daily Mile and other activity-based options and (b) restricting the advertising of food and drink high in salt, fat and sugar.

Answer

There has been no such comparative assessment. Obesity is a complex problem caused by many different factors to which there is no single solution.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
131477
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Children Advertising Food Obesity Exercise
Link
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