Deep-fried food will be banned and high-sugar items restricted in schools across England under new government proposals aimed at “overhauling” school dinners and improving children’s diets.
Under the plans, fruit will replace sugar-laden treats for most of the school week. Schools will also no longer be permitted to offer unhealthy “grab-and-go” options such as sausage rolls and pizza on a daily basis.
The changes are intended to reduce children’s intake of high-fat, high-sugar foods and encourage healthier eating habits during the school day.
Claire Cavanagh from BBC Radio Bristol spoke to King’s Oak Academy Principal Katherine Ogden to find out more.
