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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Nina Lloyd and Sophie Wingate

Deep-fried food and pizza to be banned from school menus in obesity crackdown

Deep-fried food is set to be entirely removed from school menus across England, while sugary treats will face strict limitations, under a comprehensive overhaul of standards designed to combat childhood obesity and widespread tooth decay.

The proposed changes, unveiled by the Government, aim to significantly improve the nutritional quality of meals served to pupils.

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