I need to increase the iron content of my lunchtime provision to meet the nutrient-based standards. What are the main sources of iron that are popular with children?
Work carried out by the School Food Trust in primary schools has indicated that secondary schools may find it a challenge to meet the minimum iron content in an average school lunch. The Trust has produced a report on the development of secondary school lunch recipes with increased iron content. This report contains 16 iron-rich recipes that have been test cooked and taste-tested in secondary schools, and contains recipes that can be introduced across school lunch menus. The report also contains information on iron-rich foods, and how these can be included in school lunch menus to increase the iron content of an average school lunch. Report on the development of secondary school lunch recipes with increased iron content. A further set of iron-rich recipes has been developed but not tested. The Trust will make these available after the test cooking and taste testing has been carried out in secondary schools. If you would like to cook test and taste test these recipes please contact us b
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