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FAQ's

Confectionery

• Are all states doing the same to stop confectionery being sold in school canteens?

• Why are artificially sweetened foods such as yoghurt allowed to be sold in school canteens when artificially sweetened lollies are banned?

• Are lollies or jellies that are based on natural fruit juice or fruit sugar, and marketed as ‘All Natural’ or ‘Low GI’ suitable for provision in schools?

• I have heard that sugar free chewing gum is good for dental health, so why is it banned?

• Are chocolate chips in baked goods OK on the canteen menu?

• Aren't carob and yoghurt compound products healthier than chocolate?

• Dried fruit is just as high in sugar content as some confectionery, so why is it okay to sell it in canteens?

• Why are sweet drinks not recommended for children?

• Do the School Confectionery Guidelines apply to school fundraising activities?

• Are low fat diets suitable for children? What about the different types of fats?

• The children seem to prefer white bread – are the new 'Hi-Fibre' white breads a better choice?

• This information has been sourced from Nutrition Australia.