Schools in Spain required to serve fruit, vegetables and fish in fight against obesity

Under new legislation, all schools in Spain must incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and fish into their lunch programs, addressing rising childhood obesity rates. With about 40% of Spanish children aged six to nine overweight, these rules aim to promote healthier eating among students. The new regulations limit sugar, salt, and caffeine in beverages, and emphasize seasonal, local, and organic food sourcing. Additionally, schools can only serve pizzas and non-kitchen-prepared pies once monthly, pushing for a shift towards healthier meal preparation.

"All schools in Spain will be legally obliged to serve fruit and vegetables as part of their lunches and fish at least once a week under new rules aimed at reducing the amount of fried and fatty food served to children."

"Pablo Bustinduy, the consumer and social affairs minister, said that under the new law at least 45% of the fruit and vegetables served must be seasonal and, ideally, produced locally, with 5% certified organic."

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