Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 18 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2022 (named day). It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Monday, 23 May 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Obesity: Children
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to include under 18s in any future low calorie diet programme in the context of rising prevalence of obesity rates among minors.
- Answer
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The calorie reduction programme challenges all sectors of the food industry to achieve up to a 20% reduction in calories by 2024 in product categories which contribute significantly to the intakes of children up to the age of 18 years old. The programme includes retailers and manufacturers as well as businesses in the eating out, takeaway and delivery sector.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 4497
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Children Diets Obesity
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- 2022-05-23 11:55:13 +0100
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