The Cabinet of Ministers approved the new norms for the nutrition of children in schools. What it will change

Sausages, sausages and frozen convenience foods will disappear from school canteens. This is in accordance with the new nutritional standards in schools, kindergartens and children's camps, which the Cabinet of Ministers approved at a meeting on March 24.

The new standards have been developed in accordance with the recommendations of the World HEALTH Organization (WHO).

According to the norms, in the daily diet of students should be cereals, vegetables, fruits, berries and dairy products.

The amount of SUGAR will decrease to 25 g per day, SALT to less than 5 g per day, saturated fat to 10% of the daily diet, helps prevent hypertension and reduces the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system and strokes in adulthood, the explanatory note says.

If a child has a certificate from a family DOCTOR or pediatrician about certain dietary needs, the educational institution is required to arrange separate meals for this child.

Heads of educational institutions and children's health and recreation institutions can choose an effective model of catering - catering, by renting out the institution's catering unit for catering for children.

The draft provides for a complete ban on sausages, frankfurters and semi-finished products. In addition, sugary carbonated drinks, energy drinks and FLOUR confectionery should disappear from school canteens.

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