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Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Labour) on Monday, 18 April 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 May 2016. It was answered by Lord Prior of Brampton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 May 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Obesity: Children

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will ensure that physical activity is an integral part of tackling obesity in the forthcoming childhood obesity strategy, in the light of the correlation between inactivity and childhood obesity.

Answer

Our Childhood Obesity Strategy, which will be launched in the summer, will look at everything that contributes to a child becoming overweight and obese including inactivity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7742
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Children Obesity Exercise
Link
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