Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDeep-fried food is being banned from school menus in England (EPA)England's school menus are set for a major overhaul to tackle childhood obesity and widespread tooth decay, with new standards unveiled by the Government. The reforms will see deep-fried food entirely removed, while sugary desserts and baked goods will be restricted to once a week and must contain at least 50 per cent fruit. Unhealthy "grab and go" options like sausage rolls and pizza will be prohibited daily, replaced by fruit, and sides cooked with fat or oil will be limited to twice weekly. The updated standards, the first since 2014, aim to boost fibre intake and will be subject to a nine-week public consultation, with a phased introduction planned for secondary schools. The changes have garnered support from the Prime Minister, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, and figures like Dame Emma Thompson and Jamie Oliver, with Sir Keir Starmer also promoting the plans alongside expanded breakfast clubs. In fullDeep-fried food to be banned from school menus in bid to tackle childhood obesityThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
England school menus set for major overhaul with deep-fried food banned
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDeep-fried food is being banned from school menus in England (EPA)England's school menus are set for a major overhaul to tackle childhood obesity and widespread tooth decay, with new standards unveiled by the Government. The reforms will see deep-fried food entirely removed, while sugary desserts and baked goods will be restricted to once a week and must contain at least 50 per cent fruit. Unhealthy "grab and go" options like sausage rolls and pizza will be prohibited daily, replaced by fruit, and sides cooked with fat or oil will be limited to twice weekly. The updated standards, the first since 2014, aim to boost fibre intake and will be subject to a nine-week public consultation, with a phased introduction planned for secondary schools. The changes have garnered support from the Prime Minister, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, and figures like Dame Emma Thompson and Jamie Oliver, with Sir Keir Starmer also promoting the plans alongside expanded breakfast clubs. In fullDeep-fried food to be banned from school menus in bid to tackle childhood obesityThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
