Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 120049

Nutrition: Young People

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026

Question

Feryal Clark

LabourEnfield 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 Hodgson
The 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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