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


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