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The standards


Fruit & vegetables - who says they won't eat them!

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre. Including more fruit and vegetables as part of a balanced diet will help children grow and develop, improve vitality and help prevent a range of chronic diseases such as Type II Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer.

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Compliance with the food-based standards

Remember, for the lunch provision to be compliant with the food-based standard for…

Funky fruit

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Vital vegetables

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All year round salads

Ideas to keep salads interesting throughout the year.

Share your ideas

How have you successfully encouraged pupils to eat fruit and vegetables as part…