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star this property date less than 2019-03-12more like thismore than 2019-03-12
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Obesity more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to promote greater consumer awareness on the importance of portion control in food and beverages. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Islwyn more like this
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Chris Evans remove filter
star this property uin 231440 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-03-20more like thismore than 2019-03-20
star this property answer text <p>In 2018 Public Health England launched a campaign to encourage adults to make healthier choices and manage their calorie consumption when eating on the go and out of the home. The One You ‘400-600-600’ campaign aimed to help adults manage their calorie intake by following simple guidance when eating meals out of the home: aim for around 400 calories for breakfast, 600 calories for lunch and 600 calories for dinner.</p><p> </p><p>As part of Change4Life’s aim to help families eat well, the campaign reminds parents to think about ‘Me-sized meals’ when it comes to portion sizes for children, as children do not have the same energy requirements from their food as adults.</p><p> </p><p>In 2018, Change4Life’s healthier snacking campaign helped families to cut down on the type and amount of snacks they give to their children by following a simple tip to look for 100 calories snacks, two a day maximum.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Winchester remove filter
star this property answering member printed Steve Brine more like this
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less than 2019-03-20T16:37:23.717Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-20T16:37:23.717Z
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4067
star this property label Biography information for Steve Brine more like this
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4040
unstar this property label Biography information for Chris Evans more like this
1087249
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-03-12more like thismore than 2019-03-12
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Obesity more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a maximum portion size for soft drinks. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Islwyn more like this
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Chris Evans remove filter
star this property uin 231439 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-03-20more like thismore than 2019-03-20
star this property answer text <p>The Eatwell Guide defines the United Kingdom Government’s recommendations on healthy eating. The Guide shows the proportions of the food groups that people should be eating to meet official advice and nutrient requirements; this includes at least five 80 grams portions of fruit and vegetables per day, and at least two 140 grams portions of fish per week, one of which should be oily. There are also recommendations on the maximum consumption of red and processed meat; people who regularly eat more than 90 grams of red or processed meat per day are advised to cut down to no more than an average of 70 grams per day.</p><p> </p><p>The Eatwell Guide also displays drinks recommendations of six to eight glasses of fluids per day ideally from water, lower fat milks, and unsweetened tea or coffee. In addition, the Government recommends a maximum of 150 millilitres of fruit juice and smoothies per day.</p><p> </p><p>The Eatwell Guide is available to view at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528193/Eatwell_guide_colour.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528193/Eatwell_guide_colour.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government has challenged all sectors of the food and drinks industry to reduce the sugar content of those foods that contribute significantly to children’s intakes, as part of the Childhood Obesity Plan. Public Health England has set maximum calorie guidelines for products likely to be consumed in a single occasion in the sugar reduction programme. This includes maximum calorie guidelines for juice and milk-based drinks that are excluded from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. Further information on the sugar reduction programme can be viewed at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sugar-reduction-juice-and-milk-based-drinks" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sugar-reduction-juice-and-milk-based-drinks</a></p>
star this property answering member constituency Winchester remove filter
star this property answering member printed Steve Brine more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 231438 more like this
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less than 2019-03-20T16:31:14.537Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-20T16:31:14.537Z
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4067
star this property label Biography information for Steve Brine more like this
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4040
unstar this property label Biography information for Chris Evans more like this
1087248
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-03-12more like thismore than 2019-03-12
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Obesity more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he (a) is taking and (b) plans to take to encourage portion control in food and soft drinks. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Islwyn more like this
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Chris Evans remove filter
star this property uin 231438 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-03-20more like thismore than 2019-03-20
star this property answer text <p>The Eatwell Guide defines the United Kingdom Government’s recommendations on healthy eating. The Guide shows the proportions of the food groups that people should be eating to meet official advice and nutrient requirements; this includes at least five 80 grams portions of fruit and vegetables per day, and at least two 140 grams portions of fish per week, one of which should be oily. There are also recommendations on the maximum consumption of red and processed meat; people who regularly eat more than 90 grams of red or processed meat per day are advised to cut down to no more than an average of 70 grams per day.</p><p> </p><p>The Eatwell Guide also displays drinks recommendations of six to eight glasses of fluids per day ideally from water, lower fat milks, and unsweetened tea or coffee. In addition, the Government recommends a maximum of 150 millilitres of fruit juice and smoothies per day.</p><p> </p><p>The Eatwell Guide is available to view at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528193/Eatwell_guide_colour.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528193/Eatwell_guide_colour.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government has challenged all sectors of the food and drinks industry to reduce the sugar content of those foods that contribute significantly to children’s intakes, as part of the Childhood Obesity Plan. Public Health England has set maximum calorie guidelines for products likely to be consumed in a single occasion in the sugar reduction programme. This includes maximum calorie guidelines for juice and milk-based drinks that are excluded from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. Further information on the sugar reduction programme can be viewed at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sugar-reduction-juice-and-milk-based-drinks" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sugar-reduction-juice-and-milk-based-drinks</a></p>
star this property answering member constituency Winchester remove filter
star this property answering member printed Steve Brine more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 231439 more like this
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less than 2019-03-20T16:31:14.49Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-20T16:31:14.49Z
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star this property label Biography information for Steve Brine more like this
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4040
unstar this property label Biography information for Chris Evans more like this
1061288
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star this property date less than 2019-02-14more like thismore than 2019-02-14
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Cancer more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effect on cancer (a) diagnosis times and (b) treatment and care of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Islwyn more like this
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Chris Evans remove filter
star this property uin 221765 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-02-22more like thismore than 2019-02-22
star this property answer text <p>The Department is working with its partners across Government, in the health sector and in industry to ensure that the supply of essential services and products is not disrupted following our exit from the European Union, including the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Winchester remove filter
star this property answering member printed Steve Brine more like this
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less than 2019-02-22T14:29:59.09Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-22T14:29:59.09Z
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star this property label Biography information for Steve Brine more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Chris Evans more like this