National Child Obesity Strategy Debate

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National Child Obesity Strategy

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Monday 26th February 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

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Lord O'Shaughnessy Portrait Lord O’Shaughnessy
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I thank my noble friend for that and applaud the work that she has done in this area. The Amsterdam effect seems significant and is an area we are looking at as we consider further actions in future.

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Does the Minister agree that it would be a good idea to reintroduce domestic science into all schools so that people have a better mechanism for preparing and eating more quality foods than fast foods?

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I reassure the noble Lord that the national curriculum, through PSHE, includes elements around nutrition and healthy eating. Indeed, many schools offer the kind of classes he is talking about.

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