It’s been more than two decades since Jamie Oliver‘s campaigning saw Turkey Twizzlers and chocolate concrete cake scrapped from school dinner menus.
Now, in the biggest shake-up in years, classics such as fish and chips will be changed as part of a Government war on childhood obesity.
From next September, schools in England will no longer be allowed to serve deep-fried foods.
More fibrous wholegrains and pulses such as lentils and chickpeas will be required on menus alongside main meal options at least once a week – while a portion of vegetables or salad should accompany, or be incorporated into, every main meal.
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