Like most Mums, I'm concerned about the amount of junk food my kids eat. Though TBH, I never really had this worry with the girls. They were happy to take a packed lunch in, or to have a school dinner - which those days wasn't all sausages and burgers and chips - they did offer 'proper' cooked meals too, which thankfully my girls enjoyed.
Different story with Vin, unfortunately.
At just 14, he refuses a packed lunch - I guess it's not the thing to sit at lunchtime with a wholesome sandwich, an apple and a low fat yogurt when you're trying to look cool and escape being singled out by the mob for any reason...
Last year was no problem as he took money in and bought food from the cafetieria, but the new year saw the start of JO style catering and while I applaud their efforts in introducing more healthy options, I think it's all been a bit too much of a sudden switch for some of the kids.
Whereas Vin might have bought a slice of pizza (protein from the cheese, carbs from the dough and vit C from the seived tomato sauce) or a burger - again some protien, carbs and maybe some vit C, or even a portion of chips - fried I know, but some vits and carbs all the same - he now eats nothing.
From 7.30 when he eats his breakfast at home - til almost 4 when he gets back here and makes himself some cereal or eats whatever I've left for him, he survives on fresh air.
He has a decent breakfast, yes. And a good evening meal, but all day while he's at school trying to learn, and playing sports and walking the journey there and back.... he has nowt. And that's not good is?
He says he's fine. He doesn't like what they offer and doesn't want to take sarnies. And he scoffs plenty when he gets back so it's not like he's starving himself.... but all the same. I still wish he'd have something at lunchtime.
You worry if they do.
And you worry if they don't...
kids.
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oh jakey, i watched an episode of this and it was discovered that in this primary school, the kids who use asthma inhalers, hadn't had to use them after the experiment. their concentration during the afternoon was also tons better than normal. it really proved that healthy food meant healthy and inspired students. sorry that was a bit boring and my grammar and all is up the shoot but you know what i mean, boo xxx
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