Children need at least one nutritious school meal a day, say experts 

“It’s not left or right, or liberal or green, it’s really just a smart thing to do.” 

Children across Europe must receive at least one nutritious school meal a day if governments want to tackle rising obesity rates, prevent chronic illnesses and reduce social inequalities, according to a coalition of experts.

Nearly a third of primary school-age children in Europe are either overweight or obese, while almost a quarter of children in the EU are at risk of poverty or social exclusion.