Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she is taking steps to promote the inclusion of dairy in children's diets.

Dairy is an important source of a range of nutrients, including calcium, in a child’s diet. The Government therefore promotes the consumption of milk and dairy products, or fortified alternatives, as part of a healthy balanced diet.

The Eatwell Guide encourages the population to consume some milk and dairy products, choosing lower fat and lower sugar varieties where available. The Eatwell Guide’s healthy eating principles, including those promoting milk and dairy products, are communicated through channels including GOV.UK, NHS.UK and social marketing campaigns, such as Healthier Families and Better Health.