Free fruit for all at state nurseries

By Simon Vevers, Nursery World, 26 February 2004

Children in maintained nurseries are to be offered fruit as well as milk under changes to the Welfare Food Scheme intended to promote healthy eating and combat obesity in England. The reforms, announced by health secretary John Reid, will also involve thousands of parents receiving vouchers for free fruit and vegetables.

Children in maintained nurseries are to be offered fruit as well as milk under changes to the Welfare Food Scheme intended to promote healthy eating and combat obesity in England. The reforms, announced by health secretary John Reid, will also involve thousands of parents receiving vouchers for free fruit...

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