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AIBU to think schools already follow the new food rules?

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Pigeonangel · 13/04/2026 19:22

To think schools don't serve deep fried food already?

I've worked in four schools since 2012. None of them even had a deep fryer in the kitchen. All of them prepared meals based on dietary guidelines, provided by the LA, on levels of salt, sugar and fat. Chips were only allowed once a week and were oven cooked. Desserts had sugar limits, contained fruit most days and there was always a fruit alternative.

So, why is today's announcement new?

It's true the quality of meals could be improved, but that's because of cost/funding. Schools are already following the "new" rules IME.

OP posts:
Sassylovesbooks · 13/04/2026 19:26

I work in a school, and have worked in several since 2015. None serve/d deep fried food. It's all oven cooked and prepared as per national nutrition guidelines. The school I currently work in already serves desserts that are 50% fruit!!

All I can think is that these rules weren't mandatory, and simply a guide.