Schools ‘loosen’ healthy eating policies as 'treat days' help catering companies make a profit

School principals have admitted “loosening” healthy-eating policies in some way so that catering companies can make a profit on canteen food.

A study based on interviews with students, teachers, and principals at second-level schools also shows that, in addition to some schools allowing a “treat” day, those questioned for the study believe the current food on offer in schools does not meet the standards set out in healthy eating education.