The Government may be planning to ban junk food from schools, but the youth club tuck-shop counter can also be to blame. It's estimated that snacks provide about a quarter of a teenager's total daily food energy intake, so it's worth considering the nutritional value of the snacks provided at youth clubs.
To develop a successful strategy, youth workers will need to fulfil a need with attractive food that people actually want to buy. Youth workers should consider the legitimacy of providing carbonated drinks that contain approximately six teaspoons of sugar. The main risk is to teeth, but these drinks can also contribute to being overweight.
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