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Emma-Jayne Morgan, front right, says you can't force pupils to eat healthily A ban on pupils having sugar in their cups of tea at a school canteen has been lifted - in favour of a "two sugars" rule. Sixth-formers at Tonypandy Community College had protested at the ban and were supported by their head teacher. Now pupils have been told they can take sugar - providing it is not more than two spoonfuls. Earlier, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said it was following guidance but pupils could add their own sweeteners. This is the latest issue over healthy food guidance to come to light at Welsh schools in recent weeks. Bought-in tomato ketchup is off the menu at Vale of Glamorgan primary schools while Marmite is banned from Ceredigion's school breakfast clubs due to worries over salt content. Prohibiting certain foods and drinks to... [read full story]
