Is there a law that forces a school to serve meat to every student? That would be a weird law.
Schools should cater for dietary requirements, regardless of whether those requirements are for medical or moral reasons.
Scrap law making schools serve meat, says Labour donor Vince Dale
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OrlandoDoom@feddit.uk 2 months ago
Naich@lemmings.world 2 months ago
Yes there is. The law states that schools have to serve meat at least 3 times a week.
Hirom@beehaw.org 2 months ago
Why not mandate that 3 meals a week have at least X g of protein and Y g of fiber?
That’d be a better way to ensure healthy meals with proteins without requiring meat.
OrlandoDoom@feddit.uk 2 months ago
They have to serve it, not force it down student’s throats though right? Is there anything restricting them from also serving something plant based at the same time?
match@pawb.social 2 months ago
The children might not be able to digest meat well if they don’t eat it in schools
Sunshine@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
You don’t need meat in order to get your protein.
OrlandoDoom@feddit.uk 2 months ago
I’ve heard of this, but I’m not sure it’s true, after searching I can’t find a source that says it is either, are you aware of any studies that suggest this is true?
I’m not advocating removing meat from school meals either, just that everyone is catered for.
Naich@lemmings.world 2 months ago
Shouldn’t it be up to the schools what they serve, rather than mandating meat MUST be served by law?
Naich@lemmings.world 2 months ago
Go into the comments section if you want to see a mass meltdown of anti-vegan insanity.
tal@lemmy.today 2 months ago
The green entrepreneur, who has donated more than £5m to Labour, says vegan meals are healthier and better for the environment.
One regrettable side effect of the fact that children cannot vote is stuff like this.
Imagine how British adults would react if someone proposed a law banning their meat consumption.
But kids can’t do anything about it, so…
Sunshine@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
It’s great to see entrepreneurs advocating for healthier and more environmentally friendly meal options. The benefits of plant-based diets for both health and the environment are well-documented in scientific literature. Schools often play a pivotal role in shaping dietary habits, and integrating vegan meals can teach children about nutrition and sustainability from a young age.
As for children not having a say in their school meals, it’s important to recognize that educational institutions have a responsibility to offer nutritious options that adhere to dietary guidelines. Just as schools prioritize educational curricula to foster academic growth, the provision of healthy food options is geared toward physical well-being.
Here are some children who asked for plant-based options in schools.
Emperor@feddit.uk 2 months ago
I read that as “doner” - they should definitely serve that.
TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Based as hell.
Streetlights@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Says party donor who happens to own vegan catering business that supplies schools.
Naich@lemmings.world 2 months ago
Who did the meat industry have to pay to get a law passed saying that their product MUST be served at schools?
Streetlights@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’m not sure it’s a law per se but more guidance that schools should endeavour to serve children a balanced diet which will include portions of meat/fish/poultry/dairy.
OrlandoDoom@feddit.uk 2 months ago
Just cos you like animals doesn’t mean you’re not a capitalist.
Sunshine@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
The whole foods plant-based diet lowers the risk from chronic disease such as heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, obesity.
Source
commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
why is your “update” over a decade old? how often are they released?