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School Food Policy

UK school food policy explained. Free school meals eligibility, the junk food advertising ban, sugar tax, NCMP programme and what the government is doing about childhood obesity.

Free School Meals in the UK: Who Is Eligible and How to Apply

13 May 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over 15 years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I have seen first-hand how a nutritious midday meal can transform…

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Are School Meals Healthy? What UK Parents Should Know

7 May 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

As a paediatric nutritionist who has worked across the NHS for over fifteen years, one of the questions I hear most often from parents is: are school meals healthy? It…

Categories School Food Policy

The UK Junk Food Advertising Ban 2026: What It Means for Families

2 May 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over fifteen years helping families navigate children’s health, I can tell you that few policy changes have generated as much conversation in my…

Categories School Food Policy

The UK Childhood Obesity Plan: What Is the Government Doing?

26 April 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Why the Government Needed a Plan As a paediatric nutritionist, I have watched childhood obesity figures in the UK climb steadily for decades. When the government finally announced its Childhood…

Categories School Food Policy

The Sugar Tax Explained: How the UK Soft Drinks Levy Protects Children

17 April 2026 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

What Is the Sugar Tax? Understanding the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent the past fifteen years working with families across Bristol and the…

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