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Meat: Nutrition

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 2 August 2024UIN 1941

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to help reduce the meat intake in people's diets.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

A balanced diet is rich in fruit and vegetables, beans, pulses and wholegrain starchy carbohydrates. It can also include dairy and alternatives and protein sources such as fish and meat which are valuable sources of many nutrients important for human health.

Defra will work collaboratively across government to deliver a resilient food system that promotes health and food security, protects the environment and champions British farming.

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