Healthy eating in schools: supplementary guidance
Additional guidance on diet and nutrition for children and young people with additional support needs.
Annexes
Annex A
Table 1: Food Standards that apply to food that is provided outwith the school lunch
1. Fruit and vegetables |
A variety of fruit and/or vegetables must be available in all school food outlets. |
2. Savoury snacks* |
Only pre-packaged savoury snacks with:
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3. Table salt and other condiments |
Additional salt must not be provided in schools. Condiments (if available) must be dispensed in no more than 10ml portions. |
4. Confectionery* |
No confectionery can be provided. |
5. Fried foods* |
Fried foods cannot be provided |
* Refer to the table on page 56 of the Healthy Eating in Schools guidance for further clarification on foods included in these categories.
Table 2: Drink standards for schools
The only drinks permitted in schools are:
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* Refer to the tables on page 41-45 of the Healthy Eating in Schools guidance for details on specific criteria for these drinks.
Examples of drinks that are no longer permitted:
No soft drinks - (still or carbonated) including flavoured waters (the only exception is the combination drinks that meet the criteria set out in the table on page 43).
No sugar-free soft drinks (still or carbonated) including flavoured waters
No sweetened fruit juice
No sweetened or salted vegetable juice
No squashes/cordials - including lower sugar and 'no added sugar' versions
No whole milk
No sport drinks
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