National Child Obesity Strategy Debate

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Department: Department of Health and Social Care

National Child Obesity Strategy

Lord Watts Excerpts
Monday 26th February 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord O'Shaughnessy Portrait Lord O’Shaughnessy
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I thank my noble friend for that and applaud the work that she has done in this area. The Amsterdam effect seems significant and is an area we are looking at as we consider further actions in future.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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Does the Minister agree that it would be a good idea to reintroduce domestic science into all schools so that people have a better mechanism for preparing and eating more quality foods than fast foods?

Lord O'Shaughnessy Portrait Lord O’Shaughnessy
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I reassure the noble Lord that the national curriculum, through PSHE, includes elements around nutrition and healthy eating. Indeed, many schools offer the kind of classes he is talking about.