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In Tower Hamlets Children's Services Contract Services we have put a great deal of time and effort into creating healthy menus and promoting nutritious food to Primary School pupils. We are also keen to give parents all the information they require and this is the reason we have developed this website.

Many parents and teachers have now asked us to provide the nutritional content of the meals served and this is exactly what we have introduced in this new menu section. If you roll your mouse over the menu items below you will see we have provided nutritional information about the food served. To help everyone understand the importance and relevance of this information we have provided guidance notes in a downloadable PDF file.

We have recommended a daily 'Trigger's Choice' Menu that gives each child a nutritionally balanced and healthy lunch. At present the nutritional information provided covers energy, fat and saturated fat, carbohydrate, protein and sodium. We are now working on providing more information about the other nutrients and hope to be able to provide this soon. In the meantime if you need any more information or have any questions then please let us know via the contact page on this website.

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Energy is needed by the body to function on an everyday basis. We need energy to grow, keep warm and for every muscle movement from breathing to running. Energy is found in the foods and drinks that we consume. How much energy we need depends on how active we are.

The measurement for energy is kCal - kilocalories.

Fat comes from a variety of foods in our diet. It is found in oily fish, seeds, nuts and oil, meat, cheese, butter and margarine, chocolate and cakes. We need fat for energy, to carry vitamins around the body and to provide insulation for our bodies to keep warm. When we digest fats they are broken down into fatty acids, which help the body with the regulation of blood pressure, blood clotting, and the immune system responses. Too much fat in our diet can lead to obesity, heart disease and high blood cholesterol..

Some of the fat that we consume is saturated. Meat, butter, dairy products, cakes and confectionary contain high proportions of saturated fats. High intakes of saturated fats are linked to a higher risk of high blood cholesterol and heart disease.

Carbohydrates are found in starchy foods, and this is where at least half of our body’s energy should come from. Good sources of carbohydrates are bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and cereals.

Proteins are needed on a daily basis to build and repair tissues. They are also used by the body to form other essential substances such as hormones and enzymes. Proteins can be found in fish, meat, dairy products, nuts, seeds, beans, pulses and meat substitutes such as Quorn.

Salt is a chemical combination of sodium and chlorine. Most raw foods contain salt, but large amounts of salt in our diet may come from snacks, cured meats and processed foods. Studies have shown that there is a link between high salt intake and high blood pressure. High blood pressure may lead to strokes.