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Nutrition in Schools: Scottish Nutrient Standards for School Lunches

DescriptionPractical Guidance for those involved in the preparation of school meals
ISBN0-7559-0791-4
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateMay 01, 2003

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Scottish Nutrient Standards for School Lunches

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Contents

FOREWORD

SECTION 1: SCOTTISH NUTRIENT STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES

Introduction
Achieving the Nutrient Standards
Drinking Water
Food and Drink Choices
Special Diets and Allergies
Children and Young People with Special Needs
Minority Ethnic Communities and Special Religious Dietary Requirements
Scottish Nutrient Standards for School Lunches

SECTION 2: PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS AND CATERERS

Eating for Health
What Does This Mean for Caterers?
Menu Planning by Food Group
Recommended Portion Sizes
Sources of Calcium, Folate and Iron

SECTION 3: NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
Under development - section 3 to follow

SECTION 4: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction
Group 1: Bread, other Cereal and Potato Products
Group 2: Fruits and Vegetables
Group 3: Milk and Milk Products including cheese, yoghurts and milk-based deserts
Group 4: Meat, Fish, Vegetarian & Composite Products
Group 5: Foods containing Fat, and Foods and Drinks containing Sugar including savoury snacks and puddings
Impact of Sodium Specifications for Manufactured Products

ANNEX A: REFERENCES

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