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<p>The forthcoming Government Food Strategy is a once-in-a-generation opportunity
to create a food system that feeds our nation today and protects it for tomorrow.
It will build upon work already underway in the Agriculture Act, Fisheries Act, and
Environment Act as well as docking into wider Government priorities, such as the obesity
strategy.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is fully committed to ensuring children get
the best start in life. The Department for Education (DfE) encourages all schools
to promote healthy eating and provide healthy, tasty, and nutritious food and drink,
and as part of the upcoming Food Strategy, DfE is looking at options for driving adherence
with the school food standards. The Government is also supporting the health and nutrition
of children through initiatives such as the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme which
provides a free piece of fruit or vegetable to every child in Key Stage 1 at state-funded
primary schools on every school day.</p><p> </p><p>Defra will continue to work closely
with DfE and all other relevant Departments across Whitehall to develop a plan to
ensure the food system is sustainable and accessible, supporting people, families,
and our future generations to live healthy lives. I am looking forward to meeting
colleagues across various departments in the run up to publication.</p>
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