Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 120049
Nutrition: Young People
Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Question
Feryal Clark
Labour — Enfield North
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve awareness and understanding of the health impact of fibre among younger adults.
Answer
Mrs Sharon HodgsonThe Government recommends that adults consume 30 grams of fibre every day and that this should come from a variety of food sources. This is reflected in the United Kingdom’s national food model, the Eatwell Guide, which is a visual representation of Gover...
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