Thank you for contacting me about the obesity strategy and people with eating disorders.
With eating disorders on the rise, please let me assure you that tackling these disorders through early and effective treatment remains a key priority of our NHS. I know that my colleagues in the Department of Health and Social Care recognise concerns people with eating disorders may have on measures to reduce obesity and I support their commitment to striking a careful balance between enabling people to make healthier food and drink choices whilst not negatively impacting on those with or recovering from an eating disorder.
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