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The letter details how the scheme, which was introduced last year, has helped tackle child hunger and boosts attainment.

Over half (60%) admit to skipping breakfast at least once a week, while almost eight in 10 have a day a week where they don’t eat lunch.

The report suggests that poor communication with people whose first language is not English, or a smaller range of choice available if people have specific dietary requirements related to religion

The future of UK policy and industry practice relating to high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) foods will be discussed at a conference in December.

The council were looking to stop providing lunches and milk to schools after it was reported many were choosing to source their catering services elsewhere.

The figures show that 46% or 2.7 billion adults worldwide will be overweight by 2025, representing an increase from 2.0 billion in 2014.

The guidance was developed by the National Strategic Advisory Group, which included representatives from the Hospital Caterers Association, Age UK, National Association of Care Catering and the Bri

Research by the group has found that the levels of sugar in fizzy drinks by the likes of Pepsi Co and Coca Cola Company differ dramatically between countries.

McGrath said: “LACA welcomes the public statement made by the Prime Minister regarding Universal Infant Free School Meals.

Published in The Sunday Times, the letter details that the scheme is vital to tackling the obesity crisis and forms part of a strategy that can make a difference to the health of future ge