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French lessons tackle obesity

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29th May 2009 - 00:00
Public health minister Shona Robison launched the programme yesterday together with a consultation on revising Scotland's Diabetes Action Plan, as part of a two-pronged approach to tackling obesity.

Are TV adverts unhealthy for kids?

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28th May 2009 - 00:00
As a result of this statement, researchers are questioning what real impact the regulations will actually have.

Tickling tastebuds

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27th May 2009 - 00:00
Celebrity chef Brian Turner and county council chair Councillor Joyce Sanders opened the fair and also launched the Derbyshire Food Festival. Producers from across the county offered free samples to t

Calling all chefs

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27th May 2009 - 00:00
Run in association with Weymouth College, the competitions aim is to encourage and provide a stage to showcase Dorset's talented young cooks.

Switching to local suppliers

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22nd May 2009 - 00:00
The School Food Support Service (SFSS) appointed three suppliers in the county to provide the ingredients for the meals on the new school meals menu for this year. Fruit and vegetables are being sourc

Kids are lacking the basics

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20th May 2009 - 00:00
A poll for the supermarket chain Morrisons has found that almost half of youngsters never or rarely help prepare evening meals, even though around a third of parents want them to take part. Meanwhile

Promoting healthy living for kids

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15th May 2009 - 00:00
The programme, which starts at the end of this month, aims to get seven to 13 year olds fitter, healthier and happier by changing their attitudes towards food and fitness.

Derbyshire school kids develop green fingers

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15th May 2009 - 00:00
Schools and children's centres across Derbyshire have been given funding, with grants of up to a maximum of £10,000 available. Heage Primary School, in School Lane, received £8,145 last year to deve

Farming leader urges military to buy more Welsh food

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14th May 2009 - 00:00
Four influential representatives of the UK's armed forces were joined by eight colonels from forces around the world - including Malta, Serbia, Algeria, Chile, Tanzania, Unites States, Italy, and the

Free school meals given go ahead

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14th May 2009 - 00:00
Regulations to extend the entitlement to nutritious, free school lunches were brought before the Scottish Parliament yesterday (13 May). All pupils whose parents receive both maximum Child Tax Credit