Teenagers will be given compulsory lessons in cooking healthy meals under plans to combat obesity, the Government has announced.
Schools Secretary Ed Balls is asking the public to suggest ideas for the classic English and world dishes that all pupils should learn to cook.

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I think that it is good they are asking the public for their opinion. they may get good feedback. Don`t know how parents will react though?? I suppose some will be for it and some against.

How about helping if you are on a healthy diet that is working for you, and feel others could benefit from it, please share it with us here.

Well all I can say is that plenty of fruit, fresh veg, and a limited amount of meat would be a good start.

I work in a secondary school all the food that is prepared is either steamed or cooked in the oven. We are not allowed to fry anything or use fatty foods. I agree that kids do need to be taught how cook and eat healthily. If schools were to teach them, then it would have to be started when they are in primary school as by the time they reach secondary education they will have gained a mind of there own and are able to discuss the issues with their teachers. Unfortunately at the moment a celebrity chef has ruined school meals and the children are against what choice of foods they are given.

abbie,s friend stayed 1 nite they wanted to make cheese on tost her mate nacker me tooster.coz abz went out of the room her mate put it in the tooster

We had cookery lessons in school, never did us any harm. Cant understand why they were stopped.
I cant see that parents can object, cos they certainly aren't teaching their kids how to cook, other than to chuck a ready meal in the mike.
I think its a great idea to bring these lessons back.

I had compulsory cooking in school too. Loved it!! Had compulsory neddlework too but hated that!!!

Steve remember when mrs richie gave us cookery lesons in county

hahahaha i remember that lol i use to get hit with her wooden spoon

i was going to say that but thought i would let someone else

Yes Homer I do