The Care Commission spent a year inspecting the quality and range of food on offer in 224 special schools, children's homes and secure units, which care for a total of 2,400 young people.
Inspectors looked at 187 care homes for children and young people, and found 79 per cent of those services met expectations set out in Scotland's National Care Standards. The standards stipulate meals should be varied, nutritious, reflect the preferences of young people and be well prepared and attractively presented.
However one in five services were given at least one recommendation or requirement for improvement, relating to eating well. The areas for improvement include providing more fruit and vegetables, taking account of children's preferences, carrying out nutrition assessments and improving staff training.
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