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<p>A diet high in processed foods is often high in calories, salt, saturated fat and
sugar and low in fibre, which is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic
diseases. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) is delivering a
range of measures to help address the exposure and consumption of food and drink products
high in saturated fat, sugar or salt, including restricting the advertising and promotions
of these products, and a sugar reduction and wider reformulation programme.</p><p>
</p><p>Further to the work being done by OHID, the department encourages all schools
to have a whole school approach to healthy eating, promoting healthy eating and providing
healthy, tasty and nutritious food and drink. Compliance with the school food standards
is mandatory for all maintained schools, including academies and free schools. The
Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014 is available here: <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1603/contents/made"
target="_blank">https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1603/contents/made</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>Schools may use the school food standards as a guide when writing their packed
lunch policies. For example, confectionery is banned throughout the school day and
foods high in salt, sugar and fat are restricted. Schools can also confiscate items
that are banned by the school rules. More information is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/searching-screening-and-confiscation"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/searching-screening-and-confiscation</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>The department also wants to make it easier for parents to feel confident that
they are preparing healthy, balanced lunches for their children. Further information
such as recipes, tips and swap suggestions for parents are available on the Change4Life
website, which is available here: <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/change4life-beta/healthier-lunchboxes"
target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/change4life-beta/healthier-lunchboxes</a>.</p><p>
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