"Under the new rules, sweetened desserts will be limited to once a week, and more fruit, vegetables and wholegrains will need to be added to school dinner menus."
"Currently, more than one in three children leave primary school overweight or obese, while tooth decay from high-sugar diets is the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged between five and nine."
"The government has announced a nine-week consultation on the proposals, indicating a phased approach for secondary schools."
"The Association of School and College Leaders said it supported improving the quality of school food, but said additional funding to pay for the changes would be 'essential'."
New proposals in England aim to ban deep-fried foods and restrict high-sugar items in schools. Fruit will replace sugary treats for most of the week, and unhealthy grab-and-go options will be eliminated. The Department for Education states these changes will provide healthier meals for millions of children. Currently, over one-third of primary school children are overweight or obese. Sweetened desserts will be limited to once a week, and more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains will be required in school menus. These changes are the first in a decade.
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