Some complained of headaches and ill-health due to poor diet, while others were unable to concentrate at college because they were unable to afford the canteen food.
NCH rightly suggests that health education received at home and at school has an important role to play in influencing young people's eating habits and behaviour.
However, vulnerable young people may have missed out on opportunities to develop cooking skills and learn about the importance of healthy eating.
Tackling food poverty should be central in the Government's agenda and its strategy must target all vulnerable groups, especially people who have been socially excluded.
Anthony Lawton, chief executive, Centrepoint, London.
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