What should be included in the calculation of the nutrient content of an average school lunch?
The nutrient-based standards apply to all food and drink included as part of lunch provision. Therefore, details of all food and drink (including main meals, desserts, grab and go items, sandwiches, drinks and cakes) available at lunchtime should all be included in the nutrient analysis. In addition, any food provided at mid-morning break that is deemed to be part of lunch provision should be included in the nutrient analysis (e.g. grab and go deals offered at mid-morning break) and in the calculation of school lunch take up. The only items provided at lunchtime that should not be included in the nutrient analysis are the extra bread (without fat or oil) provided in case pupils are hungry, and bottled water. Schools providing a high proportion of grab and go items or cakes relative to the proportion of main meals provided may find it more challenging to meet the nutrient-based standards, as these items are often less nutrient-dense than main meals. In these cases, schools and caterers
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