Should you finish your meals?

Some say binning food is a waste and bad for the planet.

For many decades, children have been told by parents – and adults at school – that they should not leave any food on their plate at mealtimes. Your parents and guardians were probably told this when they were growing up. That’s why some people still think that having a rule to finish all the food on your plate is right because children need nutritious meals to help them grow and give them the energy they need. In 2020, the NHS said that fewer than one in five children eats the five portions of fruit and vegetables each day that they need to be healthy. Others say that young people should not be forced to eat too much, or foods they don’t like, because it may be harmful to their long-term…

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