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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will break down by sex the percentages of children who were found by the most recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey to be consuming less than the lower reference nutrient intake for (a) calcium, (b) magnesium and (c) vitamin A....

Asked by

Ian Gibson (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

4 November 2003

For answer on

20 November 2003

Answered on

20 November 2003

Dr. Gibson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will break down by sex the percentages of children who were found by the most recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey to be consuming less than the lower reference nutrient intake for (a) calcium, (b) magnesium and (c) vitamin A. [137057] Miss Melanie Johnson: The information requested is shown in the table. Percentage consuming below lower reference nutrient intake _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Age Boys Girls Calcium 4-6 years 3 2 7-10 years 2 5 11-14 years 12 24 15-18 9 19 Magnesium 4-6 years 3 1 7-10 years 2 5 11-14 years 28 51 15-18 years 18 53 Vitamin A 4-6 years 8 6 7-10 years 9 10 11-14 years 13 20 15-18 years 12 12 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Source: NDNS young people 4-18 years (1997).

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

137057; 413 c1378W;413 c1374W

House

House of Commons

Warner, Lord

When the most recent Diet and Nutrition Survey was published; what percentage of women aged 35-49 years were found to have daily folic acid intake of less than 400 micrograms; how that level of intake compares to their recommended total daily folic acid intake from: (a) normal diet; and (b)...

Asked by

Earl Howe (Conservative)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

654 c346-8WA; HL 5535;HL 5536;HL 5537;HL 5538;HL 5539;HL 5540

House

House of Lords

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, whether (a) providers and (b) procurers of school meals are required to complete an assessment exercise which addresses the issues contained in the Why Diet is Important module of Unit 9B Science at Key Stage 3. - Will write. (Letter...

Asked by

Alan Simpson (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

138996; 413 c1487W;413 c1483W

House

House of Commons

Warner, Lord

Whether the Health Development Agency and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence have access to copies of very low carbohydrate diets revisited by Jeff S Volek and Eric C Westman, published by the Cleveland Clinical Journal of Medicine in November 2002; whether they have any plans to meet with representatives...

Asked by

Countess of Mar (Crossbench)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

654 c348WA; HL 5547

House

House of Lords

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what research he has commissioned into the effect on childhood obesity of access to healthy foods.

Asked by

Alan Simpson (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 November 2003

Reference

413 c1370W;413 c1366W; 138729

House

House of Commons

Warner, Lord

What recent representations they and the Food Standards Agency have received from trade bodies representing the flour, potato and sugar industries in relation to the effectiveness of low carbohydrate diets; and whether it is their policy to ensure that commercial considerations do not outweigh scientific evidence when they review policy...

Asked by

Countess of Mar (Crossbench)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 November 2003

Reference

HL 5548; 654 c336WA

House

House of Lords

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the most recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey was published; what percentage of women aged 35-49 it found had a total daily folic acid intake of less than 400 microgrammes; and what his Department's recommended total daily folic acid intake is...

Asked by

Ian Gibson (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 November 2003

Reference

413 c334-5W; 137053

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

Answered by

Stephen Ladyman (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

4 November 2003

Reference

412 c654-5

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent discussions he has held on the links between diet and health in children; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Helen Jones (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

4 November 2003

Reference

412 c654-5; 135971

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

Answered by

Stephen Ladyman (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

4 November 2003

Reference

412 c654-5

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

1st supplementary on improving standards and take-up of school meals.

Asked by

Helen Jones (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

4 November 2003

Reference

412 c654-5

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what guidance he is giving to hospital trusts regarding patients' requests to follow the Atkins diet whilst in hospital.

Asked by

Lord Grayling (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 October 2003

Reference

133933; 412 c347W;412 c354-5W

House

House of Commons

Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Whether diet is a key ingredient in reducing anti-social behaviour; and, if so, whether they will introduce supplements in the prisoners' diet containing essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. [HL 4621].

Asked by

Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 October 2003

Reference

HL 4621; 653 c144WA

House

House of Lords

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent research the Government has commissioned into the impact on anti-social behaviour of provision of dietary supplements of vitamins and minerals. - Includes figure.

Asked by

Lord Grayling (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 October 2003

Reference

130058; 411 c339-40W;411 c343-4W

House

House of Commons

Lords debate on unstarred question on action being taken to tackle the threat that obesity poses to the health and well -being of the nation

Lords debate on unstarred question on action being taken to tackle the threat that obesity poses to the health and well -being of the nation.

Lead member

Baroness Finlay of Llandaff

Answering member

Lord Warner

Department

Department of Health

Type

Questions for short debate

Date

6 October 2003

Reference

653 c76-94

House

House of Lords

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps have been taken in the last two years in (a) the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, (b) Inner London and (c) Greater London to reduce obesity; and if he will make a statement. - Figures given.

Asked by

Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

5 September 2003

For answer on

17 September 2003

Answered on

17 September 2003

Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps have been taken in the last two years in (a) the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, (b) Inner London and (c) Greater London to reduce obesity; and if he will make a statement. [128774] Mr. Hutton: Local strategies on reducing obesity are being developed as part of the national service framework for coronary heart disease and national service framework for diabetes. These programmes include a range of initiatives aimed at promoting healthy eating and increasing levels of physical activity. As part of the national school fruit scheme, over 300,000 children in London are receiving a piece of free fruit every school day. 32 schools in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames (primary and secondary) are part of the healthy schools scheme (launched nationally in 1999 as the national healthy school standard). In addition Richmond and Twickenham Primary Care Trust has delivered two healthy eating support programmes to tackle obesity and related diseases. Ongoing initiatives have a role in obesity prevention including the reform of the welfare food scheme, various school based initiatives such as the national school fruit scheme, the five-a-day community programme and the local exercise action pilots. Activity to tackle obesity in London is being delivered by a wide range of organisations and initiatives through a variety of funding sources, examples of these are: approximately 15 healthy living centres situated within communities with high levels of deprivation and health needs, have a focus on tackling obesity; nine five-a-day projects in London have been established in the most 20 per cent. deprived of primary care trusts; the national school fruit scheme has 90 per cent. coverage in London in all local education authority maintained primary and infant schools; a school sport co-ordinators programme that aims to promote physical activity in out of school hours learning is also in place across London.

Date

17 September 2003

Reference

128774; 410 c853-4W;410 c851W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

Statement on what progress has been made in encouraging health professionals to provide dietary and lifestyle advice on lowering blood cholesterol; what resources have been devoted to increasing public awareness of the health impact of raised blood cholesterol; and what plans he has for future programmes.

Asked by

Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

1 September 2003

For answer on

10 September 2003

Answered on

10 September 2003

Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what progress has been made in encouraging health professionals to provide dietary and lifestyle advice on lowering blood cholesterol; [128540] (2) what resources have been devoted to increasing public awareness of the health impact of raised blood cholesterol; and what plans he has for future programmes. [128541] Miss Melanie Johnson: A number of lifestyle factors are known to be associated with raised blood cholesterol level, an important risk factor for heart disease, including diet (particularly a high intake of saturated fat), overweight and obesity and low levels of physical activity. Improving diet, increasing physical activity levels and preventing and managing of obesity are at the heart of many of the Government's priority areas, as set out in the NHS Plan, Cross-Cutting Review on health inequalities, national service frameworks and the Priorities and Planning Framework. The Priorities and Planning Framework for 2003-06 includes targets for reducing coronary heart disease (CHD). One of these targets requires practice-based registers (for patients with CHD and diabetes) and systematic treatment regimes, including appropriate advice on diet, physical activity and smoking. This also covers the majority of patients at high risk of CHD, particularly those with hypertension, diabetes and a body mass index greater than 30. The quality and outcomes framework within the new general medical services contract, being introduced from 1 April 2004, will reward general practitioners who monitor, and can demonstrate control of, the cholesterol level of patients suffering from chronic heart disease. Two new initiatives will be key in fostering healthier lifestyles. The Department of Health is leading on the development of a cross-government Food and Health Action Plan. The plan will pull together all the issues that influence what we eat and will address food production, manufacture and preparation, access to healthier food choices and providing information for consumers about healthy eating and nutrition. This is complemented by wide ranging action on physical activity, which will be progressed by a cross-government Activity Co-ordination Team, jointly led by the Department and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. The Department of Health has a range of actions already in place aimed at improving diet and increasing physical activity levels. These include: action to increase breastfeeding; reform of the Welfare Food Scheme; the Five a day programme, including the National School Fruit Scheme in England, to increase fruit and vegetable intakes; a wide range of programmes in schools; joint Department and Food Standards Agency (FSA) work with industry to address the sugar, fat and salt content of the diet; and Local Exercise Action Pilots. The FSA also has an important role in improving our diets, as outlined in their Nutrition Action Plan. They provide advice on what constitutes a healthy diet and also address food labelling and claims.

Date

10 September 2003

Reference

410 c336-7W;410 c376-7W; 128540;128541

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what measures his Department is taking to improve people's diets, with special reference to people living in socially deprived areas. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Simon Burns (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 September 2003

Reference

127453; 410 c181W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps the Government takes to inform the public about weight loss options; what information the Government issues regarding proven and unproven weight loss programmes; what research the Government has undertaken to evaluate the different weight loss programmes available in the commercial...

Asked by

Lord Grayling (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

10 June 2003

For answer on

8 July 2003

Answered on

8 July 2003

Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what steps the Government take to inform the public about weight loss options; [118967] (2) what information the Government issues regarding proven and unproven weight loss programmes; [118968] (3) what research the Government have undertaken to evaluate the different weight loss programmes available in the commercial market; [118969] (4) what research the Government have undertaken into the long-term effects of commercial weight loss programmes. [118970] Miss Melanie Johnson: An evidence-based approach is being taken to tackle the prevention and management of obesity. The Health Development Agency (HDA) will publish its review of effective interventions for the prevention and treatment of obesity later this year. A systematic review carried out by the University of York in 1997 indicated that effective interventions for obesity include diet, physical activity and behavioural strategies for adults in combination where possible. The health technology assessment programme, a national programme of research established and funded by the Department of Health research and development programme, currently includes a systematic review of obesity treatments which will update the 1997 review, publication of which is expected in January 2004. Commercial programmes which meet the inclusion criteria of these reviews will be assessed. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), collaborating with the HDA, have been tasked by the Department to develop guidance on the identification, prevention and management of obesity and maintenance of weight reduction. Novel diets can be a variation of a "very low calorie diet" (VLCD): one which provides approximately less than 800 calories per day. A Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy (COMA 1987) report on VLCDs highlighted that a major criticism of them is that individuals frequently re-gain any weight lost after the diet has ended. A 1998 report by the Royal College of Physicians on the "Clinical management of overweight and obese patients" supported the findings of the COMA panel. Primary care has a particularly important role in the prevention and management of obesity. Local action is being delivered through the national service frameworks, which aim to improve standards of care, and the Priorities and Planning Framework. The Department has also funded the British Dietetic Association, as part of their "Weight Wise" campaign, to undertake project work on consumer messages and communication methods relating to weight management. The Department also contributed to the funding of the charity Weight Concern (through a Section 64 grant) to develop a "toolkit" on obesity for health professionals to use with patients in a group setting. The Food Standards Agency supports projects relating to diet and nutrition and promoting the uptake of a healthy balanced diet in order to maintain a healthy weight throughout life and have an important role in providing consumers with information on healthy eating.

Date

8 July 2003

Reference

408 c781-2W;408 c779-80W; 118967;118968;118969;118970

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate he has made of the percentage of (a) men, (b) women and (c) children who eat five portions a day of fruit and vegetables. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

4 July 2003

Reference

122463; 408 c538W

House

House of Commons

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