Health Benefits
Health benefits of the Food for Life Catering Mark.
- Proven to support a healthy balanced diet - East Ayrshire children went from second most obese to second slimmest Scottish borough in 2 years
- Removal of all undesirable additives and trans fats
- Promotes the use of high quality fresh, local and organic ingredients
- Reduction in salt levels and amount of meat served – both shown to have significant health benefits
Independent evaluation of schools eating Food for Life Catering Mark menus:
- Number of children eating 5-a-day increased by 28%
- 45% of parents said family eats more vegetables
- 43% of parents buying healthier & more sustainable food