School dinners in England dominated by grab-and-go foods such as pizza and sausage rolls

Study backed by Jamie Oliver finds pupils are foregoing sit-down meals for often less healthy, convenient options Pupils in England are routinely eating pizza slices, sausage rolls and paninis for lunch as school canteens become dominated by a “grab-and-go” culture of unhealthy food. Convenience foods eaten on the move are ousting sit-down meals as the main way secondary pupils in England refuel during lunch breaks, a report backed by TV chef Jamie Oliver found. Continue reading...

By Denis Campbell Health policy editor