Nutritional standards of hot school meals to be reviewed

A petition has emerged to provide adequate meals for all children.

Nutrition of hot school meals to be reviewed by health officials

A number of health experts, as well as the former HSE clinical lead for obesity, have called for reforms to the programme.

Nutritional standards of hot school meals to be reviewed

Minister for Education Helen McEntee has confirmed that a nutritionist from the Department of Health will review the nutritional standards of the hot school meals.

Expert to review nutritional value of hot school meals provided by Government

The Government is to review the nutritional value of thousands of hot meals that are being provided to schoolchildren around the country daily.

Minister urges schools to prioritize children’s health

Schools are being urged to prioritize fitness programs, nutrition education, and outreach initiatives to support healthier lifestyles for students. Speaking at the FENC Fiji Walk-a-Thon in Suva, the Education Minister emphasized that physical activity is vital to children’s overall development. Aseri Radrodro says education should not only focus on academic achievement but also on the […]

housands MORE kids get free school meals but major rule change as 3 items axed

THE Government has launched a nutritional review of the hot school meals programme amid concerns about the quality of food given to our kids. Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary today extended the free hot meals programme to 713 more primary schools. TONY MAXWELL MAXWELLSMinister Calleary announced expansion during visit to St Philip’s Senior National School in Clonsilla[/caption] This brings the total number of schools taking part in the s…