Schools urged to stop serving ham due to bowel cancer risk
Briefly

A report from the Food Foundation charity has highlighted the alarming level of processed meat consumption among children in the UK, where over a third of the meat they eat is processed. Notably, ham and sausage rolls dominate school lunches. The report advocates for changes in school lunch regulations, suggesting that schools should stop serving these items to mitigate health risks, especially the concerning association with bowel cancer. Current meat serving policies should be reevaluated to favor healthier alternatives.
Schools should stop serving sausage rolls and ham sandwiches due to their concerning link with bowel cancer, a report has warned. Processed meat consumption among children is alarming.
The Food Foundation charity stated that over a third of the meat consumed by children in the UK is processed. This calls for immediate action to amend school lunch regulations.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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