AIBU to think schools already follow the new food rules?

[Pigeonangel]

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.

I don't really think those meals are any different to the other things they get served. Don't you have burgers? Somewhere in the three week cycle ours get a tiny burger and a tiny bun served with something random (can't remember, could be potatoes but could equally be plain pasta because I always think school dinners have some odd combinations) and veg. I don't think a sausage and a bun is much different to that, again served with a carb and veg. All the meals are obviously low salt, low sugar, certain amount of veg, protein etc. I don't find them particularly appetising and it's not what I'd call healthy home cooking myself but I do think they're completely standard primary school meals.