Highlighting the barriers to breastfeeding

Policymakers often overlook the role #breastfeeding can play a key role in reducing #obesity
Evidence shows there's a 25% reduction in risk for children who are exclusively breastfed, but a lack of support is preventing many mothers from being able to do so.
The Food Foundation's Executive Director Anna Taylor explains more as she gives evidence to the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee. She was called as an expert witness alongside Fran Bernhardt from Sustain and Kate Jenner from the Obesity Health Alliance.
The committee was set up in January to consider the role of ‘ultra-processed foods’ and foods high in fat, salt and sugar, in a healthy diet and tackling obesity.