A survey this week finds that school leaders are concerned about obesity among students and in particular the consumption of high energy drinks.
Of a total of 240 headteachers, 82 per cent said they are worried about obesity levels, while only 42 per cent were confident that they provided healthy and nutritious meals in their school. The survey was carried out by The Key – a support service for school leaders.
Elsewhere, 53 per cent of the leaders said that “some healthy food was available” in their school, while 91 per cent believe that schools must have an “active role in promoting healthy eating”.
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