Published in BMJ Open · View the paper (DOI)
A recent study found that fewer than two in every 100 packed lunches meet nutritional standards, with an increase in vegetables and a decrease in sugary food. The researchers argue that the Government should make fresh vegetables freely available in schools and that the food industry should develop healthier options.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Children's packed lunches lack nutritional quality University of Leeds · Jan 13, 2020 · first to report
- Less sugar in school packed lunches but lower levels of vitamins/minerals than decade ago BMJ Group · Jan 13, 2020