22nd Nov 2007 - 00:00
Abstract
Education Minister, Jane Hutt today launched the Welsh Assembly Government's Appetite for Life Action Plan which sets out the strategic direction and actions required to improve nutritional standards of food and drink in schools in Wales.
A nutritional analysis software system to enable school caterers to plan menus and share recipes.
Guidance for parents on preparing healthy lunchboxes.
The primary school free breakfast initiative
Fruit tuck shops,
Water coolers
The Welsh Network of Healthy School schemes of which there are over 1400 schools involved.
Pupil involvement - through school councils, Healthy schools, focus groups - to stimulate demand for change Guidance 'Developing a Whole School Food and Fitness Policy' to support schools develop and implement a coherent approach to food and fitness. A revised curriculum, which will strengthen the place of food education at all levels. Working with Continyou on 'Cymru Cooks' to deliver awareness raising and training sessions