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<p>The Child Poverty Strategy, published in June 2014, outlined the Government’s actions
to tackle child poverty and improve the living standards of poor children.[1]</p><p>
</p><p>In relation to nutrition, the Government has introduced Healthy Start Vouchers
for young children in low-income families, free school meals for all infant school
pupils, and breakfast clubs in deprived areas. In addition, children aged four to
six attending state schools continue to be entitled to receive a free piece of fruit
or vegetable each school day.</p><p> </p><p>Universal infant free school meals will
ensure that up to 1.5 million additional pupils are being offered a free nutritious
meal every school day, helping them to do better in school, eat healthily and saving
families up to £400 a year.</p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-poverty-strategy-2014-to-2017"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-poverty-strategy-2014-to-2017</a></p>
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