Runner leads race for free school meals
Date published: 08 August 2014
ATHLETE Diane Modahl is setting the pace in a drive to get more young people in the North-West eating healthy school meals.
Diane runs charity The Diane Modahl Sports Foundation which works with young people across the region and the former 800m champion, of Manchester, is now backing the Government’s Universal Free School Meals scheme.
From September, all infant schoolchildren will be entitled to a free healthy school meal, saving parents up to £400 a year as well as ensuring every child enjoys a nutritious lunch.
Essential
Diane said: “A healthy meal is essential to give children the concentration and energy children need for learning and productive play.
“Good nutrition coupled with sport provides discipline and motivation for young people to do what they want to do.
“We believe that a well-balanced lunch provides the vital fuel to become a champion in the classroom and in the playground.”
Visit www.gov.uk for more information on universal free school meals.
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