Motion · S5M-23347 · 12 Nov 2020
Recognising the Importance of Whole Grains on International Whole Grain Day
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges International Whole Grain Day, which takes place on 19 November 2020; notes that whole grain consumption has a positive impact on nutrition, wellbeing, sustainability and has a proven role in reducing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cancer; understands that, according to the Scottish Government, current fibre intakes in Scotland are sitting at an average of 16 grams per day and would have to nearly double to meet the recommended dietary guideline of 30 grams per day; believes that wholegrain foods have an important part to play in helping people achieve the 30g goal for daily fibre intake; notes calls for public awareness campaigns on the benefits of whole grains, the need for an agreed definition on what should be considered whole grain foods, and for front of pack labelling schemes to recognise fibre, and considers Whole Grain Day an excellent opportunity to encourage healthier eating habits and create dialogue around how eating habits can improve lives.
Supporters (14)
- Emma Harper 16 Nov 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 17 Nov 2020
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 17 Nov 2020
- Bill Kidd 17 Nov 2020
- Richard Lyle 17 Nov 2020
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 17 Nov 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 17 Nov 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 17 Nov 2020
- Lewis Macdonald 18 Nov 2020
- Ruth Maguire 18 Nov 2020
- Colin Smyth 22 Nov 2020
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 26 Nov 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 26 Nov 2020
- Bruce Crawford 30 Nov 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.