Third of Spanish schools offering too much fried food – study

Findings published as as Spain prepares legislation to reduce childhood obesityAlmost a third of Spain’s school canteens are offering students too many portions of fried food a week, while more than a third are not providing them with enough fresh vegetables, according to a study from the country’s national food agency.The findings, based on figures from 2023, come as Spain’s socialist-led government prepares legislation that aims to reduce obesity by targeting unhealthy, sugary foods and making the food agency’s recommendations obligatory. Continue reading...