Food News

All the latest news on food and nutrition as it affects children and families

"One of the most shocking things I just hadn't realised was how much food is taken on the go…sometimes it's fantastic for the family to sit down and eat together."
Jamie Oliver

Lunchboxes
Policed
Government may offer advice on healthy lunchboxes
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School Fruits Pesticide
Claim
Fruit and veg in schools meets only the lowest of standards
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Why Eating Out’s A Mug’s
Game
Children’s meals in restaurants fail basic standards
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Children Choose Curry
Anyone who thinks that toddlers always prefer the blandest of foods will be surprised by the results of a new survey into toddler food favourites.
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Lunchtime Revolt
The number of primary school children taking up school dinners has fallen dramatically across the country.
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Breakfast Bad Habits
57% of UK parents are skipping the best meal of the day – and sending the wrong message to their children when they do.
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The Schools With No Kitchens
Fresh food plans stymied by new schools. Plans by the government to improve school meals look set to fall at the first hurdle, according to the Daily Telegraph.
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