Table 2 Changes in the recommended food frequencies implemented in the School Menu Review Programme (PReME), 2006–2020

First course

 Rice

1–2

1

1

1

 Pasta

1–2

1

1

1

 Pulses

1–2

1–2

1–2

1–2

 Potato^a

0–2

-

-

-

 Salads and vegetables

1–2

1–2

1–2

  Cooked

1–2

  Uncooked

0–1

Second course

 Fish

1–2

1–3

1–3

1–3

 Meat

2–3

1-3 (lean)/

0–1 (fatty)

––

In total, maximum 3 per week

1–3 (lean)/

0–1 (fatty)

––

In total, maximum 3 per week

1-3 (white)/

0–1 (processed or red)

––

In total, maximum 3 per week

 Eggs

1–2

1–2

1–2

1–2

 Plant-based protein

-

-

-

0–5

 Precooked

-

0–3 per month

0–3 per month

0–3 per month

 Fried

1–2

1–2

0–2

0–2

Side dishes

 Salad

3–4

3–4

3–4

3–4

 Potatoes

0–2

1–2

1–2

1–2

 Other

0–1

 Fried

1–2

0–1

0–1

0–1

Dessert

 Fresh fruit

3–4

4–5

4–5

4–5

 Dairy products

1

0–1

0–1

0–1

 Other

0–1

 Non-fresh fruit

-

-

0–1

0–1

 Sweets

-

-

0–1 per month

0–1 per month