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The SCC said pupils are consumers who make their own decisions Healthy eating initiatives for secondary school children should be extended, according to the Scottish Consumer Council.(SCC) It called on the Scottish Government and retailers to play their part in ensuring pupils ate well if they went out of school for lunch. The number of secondary school pupils choosing to eat school meals has fallen from 44.9% in 2007 to 42.9% in 2008. New healthy food regulations have been introduced in primary schools. Secondary schools are expected to follow next year. SCC Chair Douglas Sinclair said: "While the core to improving lunchtime choices for Scotland's teenagers is about supporting them with the information about good food and healthy eating, the Scottish Government and local councils have to play their part as well. "These young... [read full story]
