§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice his Department issues on the eating of(a) chips and (b) eggs and as to whether they constitute part of a healthy diet.
§ Mr. Freeman[holding answer 13 December]: Any food, in moderation, can constitute part of a healthy diet. It is the balance that matters. The Department issues no specific nutritional advice about chips and eggs. However, chips may contribute substantially to dietary fat. The Chief Medical Officer's Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy advise, and we accept, that consumption of fat by the population as a whole should be reduced.
With regard to the risk of salmonella and eggs I refer the hon. Member to the statement made to the House by my right hon. and learned Friend, the Secretary of State, on 5 December at column 19.