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Obesity: Children

Question for Department for Education

UIN HL2262, tabled on 21 October 2014

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to provide further advice to schools on how to tackle childhood obesity.

Answered on

24 October 2014

This Government recognises that through physical education, competitive school sport and encouraging healthy eating, schools can help address the problem of childhood obesity. The PE and sports premium is part of a package of measures to tackle obesity in primary schools. Our research found 96% of schools said that their pupils are now living healthier lives as a result of the funding. In addition, the introduction of universal infant free school meals will ensure that all infants receive a nutritious school lunch.