Tag: School Nutrition
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Inside the Central Kitchen: Schools Roll Out a New Canteen Model
Reimagining School Canteens: What the Central Kitchen Model Means Across several districts, education authorities are piloting a central kitchen model to overhaul how school canteens feed students. Rather than each school preparing meals on-site, a centralized kitchen prepares and portioning meals that are distributed to individual schools. This approach promises consistency, improved nutrition, and greater…
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The Impact of Junk Food Marketing on Childhood Obesity
The Rising Tide of Childhood Obesity In recent years, childhood obesity has reached alarming levels worldwide, with studies indicating that the prevalence of obesity among school-aged children has tripled since the 1970s. This surge in obesity rates can be attributed to several factors, with junk food marketing being a significant contributor. Understanding the connection between…