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school food policy, Starchy foods – which include bread, rice, potatoes…
school food policy
Offer a variety of meat and meat alternatives at main meals. Use lean meat (meat which has a fat content of about 10%). Fish should be offered at least twice a week. It is strongly recommended that oil-rich fish – such as salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, pilchards or sardines – should be served once a week. Eggs can be served at breakfast and as part of main meals. Make sure that meat alternatives for vegetarians are varied.
Meat and meat alternatives are a good source of protein vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc.
Some meat and meat products can contain a lot of fat and saturated fat. White fish is low in fat..Oil-rich fish provides a good source of omega-3 fats which may help to protect, against heart disease. Oil-rich fish are also a source of vitamins A and D.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamin A, vitamin D and some minerals.
Beans, pulses, eggs, meat alternatives and nuts all provide good sources of nutrients
Fruit and vegetables should make up about a third of the daily diet. It is essential to offer a variety. 5 portions a day is an achievable target. Aim for 1 or 2 portions of fruit or vegetables with each meal, and offer fruit and vegetables as snacks.
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There is evidence that consuming 400g or more of fruit and vegetables a day reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease and some cancers
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Offer dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese as part of meals and snacks. Offer low-fat options such as semi-skimmed milk, low-fat yoghurt and reduced-fat cheeses. don't rely on cheeses as the main protein item for vegeterians.
Milk and dairy products are good sources of calcium, protein and vitamin A.
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Good sources of iron and zinc include meat, fish such as tuna, sardines and pilchards, wholegrain cereals, peas, beans and lentils and eggs
Zinc is important for all sorts of body functions and is also known to play an important role in the immune system, and in growth and development of children. Studies have shown that many children have too little zinc in the diet.
Iron is needed for healthy blood, but low levels of iron are also associated with poor appetite, increased risk of infection and lower levels of activity and attainment.
Catherine Walker Trust
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As a general rule, if a food says it has 15g of sugar or more per 100g, it is probably high in sugars hat can damage teeth
Children who drink large amounts of fizzy drinks, particularly cola drinks, may also be more prone to bone problems, since the phosphorus in these drinks makes it harder for the body to absorb calcium
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Starchy foods – which include bread, rice, potatoes and pasta – should make up a third of the daily diet. A variety of breads should be available daily at mealtimes Aim to include pasta and rice on the menu once a week. Wholegrain and wholemeal, cereal foods are a good, source of fibre and other nutrients
Starchy foods are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in the diet. As well as starch, these foods supply fibre, calcium, iron and B vitamins