Schools in England will no longer be able to sell children junk food under draft standards issued by the Schools Food Trust. The Government-appointed body wants to tackle childhood obesity by removing crisps, chocolate and fizzy drinks from school vending machines and tuck shops. Fruit, vegetables, seeds and yoghurts will replace them. The move follows the approval of the new school lunch standards, and the non-lunch food standards will be published alongside these in May. Headteachers, dietitians, health charities and catering associations are welcome to submit their views. For a copy of the consultation e-mail schoolmeals.consultation@ dfes.gsi.gov.uk.
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