Health Services: Computer Software

(asked on 19th October 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment was made as part of the development the NHS Better Health app of the potential effect of that app on people with eating disorders; and if he will make a statement.


Answered by
Jo Churchill Portrait
Jo Churchill
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
This question was answered on 23rd October 2020

Campaigns and tools that promote healthy eating are developed with guidance from Public Health England (PHE) experts. During the development of the Better Health campaign and digital assets, PHE also liaised with appropriate organisations including a consultant psychiatrist, a charity working with people living with obesity and relevant physical activity organisations.

The NHS Weight Loss Plan app asks users to enter their height and weight to calculate their body mass index (BMI). If a user is underweight or a healthy weight according to their BMI, messaging is shown that explains this weight loss tool is not for them.

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