School dinner kids healthier than packed lunch kids, UK

Researchers from St George's University of London examined the eating habits of one thousand secondary schoolchildren in England and Wales and came to the conclusion that school dinners offer better nutritional value than most packed lunches.

The researchers said the nutritional problem may be more in the home than at school.

You can read about this study in The British Medical Journal.

Last week the UK Government said ‘junk' food will be banned in all schools.

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