Drinks: Nutrition
Commons · Question 6246 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Pippa Heylings
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of updating the EatWell guide to reflect the importance of healthy drinks choices.
Answer
Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 5 Jun 2026
Government recommendations for healthier drinks are already depicted in the United Kingdom’s national food model, the Eatwell Guide. The Eatwell Guide includes an image of a glass of water and recommends that people should aim to drink six to eight cups o...