Table 2.
Summary of changes and information requested by parents when surveyed about the sort of input they felt was required in school
| No (%) of parents (n=410) | |
|---|---|
| Changes suggested | |
| Promotion of healthier breaktime snacks with enforcement by school | 160 (39) |
| Playground activities: organised games and balls, hoops, and skipping ropes to be made available | 139 (34) |
| Healthier school meals (fewer chips and more fruit, vegetables, salads, pasta, jacket potatoes) | 135 (33) |
| More games and sports and wider variety for all age groups | 131 (32) |
| Ideas for healthier packed lunches | 66 (16) |
| Joining in games and activities and tasting sessions in school | 139 (34) |
| Parents offering skills (dance teachers, food tasting and cooking, sports coaching) | 25 (6) |
| Information requested | |
| Material on healthy eating for children | 160 (39) |
| Fun physical activity ideas | 148 (36) |
| Main meal ideas | 115 (28) |
| Breaktime snack ideas | 66 (16) |