That this House welcomes work by researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University into syndrome X; notes the estimates which show that one in five Britons suffer from syndrome X, also known as sugar overload disorder or metabolic syndrome; further notes that syndrome X can lead to Type II diabetes and is characterised by symptoms of raised blood pressure or blood sugar, high levels of triglycerides, excess weight around the middle and low levels of protective cholesterol; expresses concern that people with syndrome X are almost three times as likely to develop heart disease than other people and that it doubles the risk of an early death from heart attack or stroke; considers that it is largely preventable and can be reversed or halted with exercise and diet changes; notes research which has shown that 30 mintues of daily exercise can halve the risk of syndrome X; believes that there is a lack of awareness over the importance of identifying and treating syndrome X; and urges the Government to commission research into this area and take steps to alert people to the dangers of syndrome X.

That this House welcomes work by researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University into syndrome X; notes the estimates which show that one in five Britons suffer from syndrome X, also known as sugar overload disorder or metabolic syndrome; further notes that syndrome X can lead to Type II diabetes and is...

That this House notes that much of the food aimed at children has increased in salt content in the last 25 years; further notes that the salt content in crisps has almost doubled since 1978, from an average of 540mg per 100g to 1050mg per 100g in 2003; expresses concern that most people, including children, consume about twice the maximum recommended daily intake of salt; observes that babies do not have the capacity to process large quantities of salt which may result in kidney, liver and brain damage; acknowledges that eating high levels of salt is linked to high blood pressure, which is the main cause of strokes, hypertension and a major factor in heart attacks; recognises that it is very difficult to cut back on salt because it is hidden in everyday products such as bread, canned soup and baked beans; believes that lowering the average population salt intake would confer significant public health benefits by contributing to a reduction in the burden of cardiovascular disease; and urges the Government to take steps to bring about a reduction in salt content in food.

That this House notes that much of the food aimed at children has increased in salt content in the last 25 years; further notes that the salt content in crisps has almost doubled since 1978, from an average of 540mg per 100g to 1050mg per 100g in 2003; expresses concern...

That this House welcomes the report by Natural Justice on young inmates in Aylesbury young Offenders' Institution; notes that the double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial found that by adding vitamins, minerals and other nutritional elements to inmates' diets anti-social behaviour was reduced; further notes that the reduction for minor offences was 33.3 per cent. and that the greatest reduction was the serious offences including violence, where there was a drop of nearly 40 per cent.; observes that the supplements just provided the vitamins, minerals and fatty acids found in a good diet; believes that a link between diet and behaviour has significant implications in crime prevention and reducing the prison population; and urges the Government to commission further research in this important area.

That this House welcomes the report by Natural Justice on young inmates in Aylesbury young Offenders' Institution; notes that the double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial found that by adding vitamins, minerals and other nutritional elements to inmates' diets anti-social behaviour was reduced; further notes that the reduction for minor offences was...