Wrexham MS reveals plan to improve school children's diets
MS for Wrexham
Plans are being put forward by the Welsh Government aimed at ensuring every child in Wales has access to a balanced diet in school.
A consultation was launched last week seeking views on proposals which will see primary school menus increase fruit and vegetables, helping more children get their five-a-day.
Sugary desserts and fried food will also be limited, in line with UK dietary guidelines.
Evidence shows that, on average, children eat too much sugar and don't eat the recommended amounts of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains.
This contributes to health issues such as childhood obesity and currently one in four reception-aged children are categorised as overweight or obese.
All primary school children in Wales receive free school meals thanks to the Welsh Government – now the rollout is completed, the aim is to make the healthy choice the easy choice.
Good nutrition helps children perform better and reach their full potential.
It is hoped these changes will help children develop healthy eating habits and nurturing a generation of healthy eaters will help safeguard the future of the NHS.
If any parents, teachers, suppliers or young people wish to offer their views, the consultation, which can be found on the Welsh Government website, is now open and closes on 29 July.
It has been good in recent weeks to catch up with the Wrexham Academy of Screen Acting (WASA).
Based at their studio at the former Kings Mill Visitor Centre, they're passionate about helping aspiring actors develop the skills they need for film, TV and digital media, and they're doing some amazing work in the community.
I visited the team a few weeks ago as they wrapped up working and filming with Caia Park Neets.
Their short film, 'CAIA' was debuted at Focus Wales.
It was amazing to see what they produced in such a short space of time and I was pleased to hear the feedback was extremely positive.
WASA are also working with award winning screenwriter and playwright, Peter Cox MBE on a project that will focus on the Gresford Mining disaster.
Wrexham is in the spotlight like never before.
The city's arts and creative industry is growing and the Wrexham Academy of Screen Acting has a big part to play.
As always, if you're a constituent in Wrexham and there is an issue I could help you with, please contact me via email: lesley.griffiths@senedd.wales or call 01978 355743.
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