14/04/2026
🍽️ School dinners are back in the headlines and I went live on to discuss it 📺
There are plans to limit fried foods (and ban deep-fried foods) like chips and nuggets, reduce sugary desserts to once a week, and make sure meals include more veg, fibre and wholegrains.
As a dietitian, I see this as a step in the right direction - but it’s not the full picture.
Yes, improving school meals matters (children can eat up to half their daily intake at school!), but we also need to remember:
✨ It’s about overall eating patterns - not banning the occasional treat
✨ Food still needs to be appealing, or it simply won’t get eaten
✨ What happens at home (and on the way to school!) matters just as much
If we over-restrict foods, we risk making them even more desirable - especially for older children.
For me, the goal isn’t perfection… it’s helping children build a healthy, balanced relationship with food for life 💛
What do you think - is this a positive move or going too far? 👇
Thanks for the fun interview & 🎥