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Malnutrition taskforce formed as fears of starvation hit Scottish families

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An emergency malnutrition taskforce to prevent harm to children will meet within days amid the accelerating cost of living crisis.

The Scottish Government-run unit will seek to establish ways of identifying families in danger and improving methods in recording how many are at risk.

The working group, being established by a Holyrood Diet and Healthy Weight Team will meet for the first time this month to make recommendations on a framework for the prevention of malnutrition and dehydration.

Chaired by West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership boss Fiona Huffer, the group will hear how malnutrition has affected thousands of Scottish youngsters.

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