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Is ten minutes enough for a child’s lunch break?

Do you think children today have enough time for play and to properly digest their food? There ar...

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12.28 16 Sep 2025


Is ten minutes enough for a child’s lunch break?


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12.28 16 Sep 2025


Do you think children today have enough time for play and to properly digest their food? There are reports of some Irish schools offering as little as 10 minutes of lunchtime for kids. And what about the number of children who end up taking food home? Does your child feel rushed eating in school?

Andrea is joined to discuss by Daniel Davey, Sports Nutritionist, Eoin Dolan, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, Sarah Keogh, Dietitian & Founder of Eatwell and more.


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