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Eating Disorders

Question for Department of Health and Social Care

UIN 24902, tabled on 30 June 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the role that the health and fitness industry plays on people developing eating disorders.

Answered on

7 July 2021

We have no plans to make such an assessment.

We know that some people with eating disorders may struggle with excessive exercising. However, we also recognise the positive impact that sport can have on physical and mental health.