Most English secondary schools are breaking healthy food rules, finds report
Summary
A report has found that many secondary schools in England are breaking government food rules by serving unhealthy items like chips, burgers, sweets, and crisps too often, even at breakfast. The analysis looked at nearly 400 schools and showed that most are not following the guidelines designed to keep school meals healthy for students.Key Facts
- Three out of four secondary schools in England broke food rules by offering unhealthy foods too often.
- Over half the schools sold banned snacks like crisps, chocolate bars, and pastries during the school day, including breakfast.
- More than half the schools served meat products like burgers and sausages more than the allowed twice a week.
- Hash browns appeared on menus more frequently than the twice a week limit in 37% of schools.
- About one-third of schools used banned solid chocolate in desserts.
- Only a small number of schools sold standalone sweets (2%) or sugary drinks (1%), which are against the rules.
- Campaigners say schools should provide healthy food since children spend much of their day there, but the current situation shows many schools fail to do so.
- The government plans to expand free school meals in England and is reviewing the food standards for schools.
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