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Processed meats, sugary snacks, soft drinks banned from school canteens

The Ministry of Health has announced a list of food items that will be prohibited in school canteens under its newly introduced ’Guidelines on Healthy School Canteens’, aimed at ensuring students have access to affordable, safe and nutritious meals.

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Processed meats, sugary snacks, soft drinks banned from school canteens The Ministry of Health has announced a list of food items that will be prohibited in school canteens under its newly introduced ’Guidelines on Healthy School Canteens’, aimed at ensuring students have access to affordable, safe and nutritious meals.


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