Mr. RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement about the health problems caused by malnourishment. [100711]
§ Ms StuartMalnourishment includes undernourishment and obesity. Both of these are associated with ill health and mortality. Undernourishment can delay recovery from 253W illness and increases susceptibility to osteoporosis and infection, whilst obesity is a risk factor for coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, gall bladder disease, some cancers and arthritis.