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Written question asked by Baroness Pinnock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 4 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2021. It was answered by Lord Kamall on Tuesday, 19 October 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Anaemia: Children

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to introduce specific policies that will reduce the occurrence of nutritional anaemia in children.

Answer

While we have no specific plans to do so, the Government’s advice on a healthy, balanced diet for children is shown in the Eatwell Guide. The Eatwell Guide is a visual representation of the types and proportions of foods needed for a healthy balanced diet, including variety of iron rich foods essential in preventing anaemia.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2864
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Children Anaemia
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk