On Thursday 22 February, the House of Lords
Food, Diet and Obesity Committee will hear from Henry Dimbleby
and Dr Chris van Tulleken in an evidence session that will
explore a range of themes including the causes and statistical
trends of obesity, ultra processed food and food high in fat,
sugar and salt (HFSS), the role of the food industry in affecting
policy-making, and the effectiveness of Government policy in
tackling obesity.
The session will start at 10.30am and will be available
to watch live or on demand at Parliament
TV or attend in person in Committee Room 4, Palace
of Westminster.
Questions will include:
- What are the most common diet-related health issues, and how
prevalent are they?
- What are the main barriers to eating a healthy diet, and what
are the most effective strategies and approaches to overcome
them?
- What is an ultra-processed food (UPF) and how would a member
of the public recognise it?
- What factors distinguish UPF from HFSS products, and how much
do they overlap?
- What does the evidence tell us about the health impacts of
UPF and HFSS consumption, particularly on the microbiome?
- How influential is the food industry in driving poor health
outcomes and in the wider policymaking process? What is the role
and responsibility of the food industry in tackling obesity?
- How effective have Government obesity policies been? What
should be the characteristics of future Government policies
if they are to be successfully implemented
and effective?
The Committee launched its call for
evidence yesterday. Full details, including
how to make submissions are available on its website.
