killer facts

In the last decade, the number of school children who are overweight or obese has nearly doubled. One third of our kids are now too fat.

• One quarter of teenagers are already obese.
• 14% of boys and 17% of girls between the ages of two and 15 are overweight.
• Nearly one quarter of adults are already obese.
• Kids with fat parents are twice as likely to become obese.
• Kids who are obese by the age of 12 are 85% more likely to remain obese into adult life.
• Kids who are obese in their early teens are twice as likely to die by the age of 50.

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nora's notes

Nora’s given us a few bits of advice for dinner ladies about what she’s had to do over the last year to make her school meals service a success. You can also find out about the great snacks and healthy food she’s now got on the menu at mid-morning break.



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school standards

The new school food standards mean that from this autumn, things have to change in all schools, and quite quickly too! Have a look at the School Food Trust website for a summary. You can download each new standard as well. It’s really important that schools and dinner ladies get loads of support while these changes are taking place.

Visit the School Food Trust website to find out more.