§ 34. Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans his Department has to promote a greater awareness of nutrition in relation to the causes of ill health; and if he will make a statement. [7977]
§ Ms JowellResearch by the Health Education Authority shows that most people in all social classes now know the key messages of healthy eating.
The Department will continue to secure and publish expert independent advice from the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy; to work with the Health Education Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in developing and publishing materials for health professionals and the general public on healthy eating throughout the age range; and to continue work to ensure that nutrition features in the training of health professionals and teachers.
On 7 July I announced the Department's plans to publish a Green Paper in the autumn on a strategy for health which will be subject to wide consultation.