Experts push for schools to ditch sugary treats from lunch menus to tackle children’s excessive sugar consumption.
Ruairidh PritchardSchools in England could soon see a shake-up in lunch offerings as health experts call for a ban on cakes and biscuits., aims to align school food standards with modern health guidelines and reduce children’s sugar consumption. With findings showing some treats contain up to 12 teaspoons of sugar, campaigners are urging the government to act now to protect children’s health.
For example, 61% of cakes, 63% of chocolate bars, and 44% of biscuits surveyed exceeded 10g of sugar per serving—a third of a child’s daily recommended sugar intake. This means that a child consuming a typical cake, chocolate bar, and two biscuits across a day could ingest 92.5g of sugar, almost triple the daily limit for children aged 11 and over.
The government’s voluntary Sugar Reduction Programme, launched in 2016, aimed to reduce sugar in food products by 20% but has largely failed. Cakes saw just a 3.2% reduction, while biscuits and chocolate confectionery achieved reductions of only 3.1% and 0.9%, respectively. : This would align with stricter sugar guidelines and help prevent children from exceeding their daily limits.Following the success of the levy on sugary drinks, this could incentivise manufacturers to reformulate cakes, biscuits, and chocolate products.Sugary foods are almost inescapable for children—they’re readily available in schools and the easiest choice on the way home. Food companies and policymakers need to step up and prioritise children’s health.
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