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W first part we explained the planetary diet. Here we look at changes to meals for children and young people in educational settings. The Polish Minister of Health’s regulation of 16 February 2026 has applied since 1 September 2026 and covers schools and preschools, among others. It does not automatically apply to nurseries.
A weekly menu should include at least one complete lunch based on pulses, without animal products. When meat or fish is served, children who do not eat it should receive a complete plant-based alternative. Vegetables, fruit and wholegrains also play a larger role.
The rules call for at least one fish lunch and two lunches with a meat dish prepared from fresh meat each week. They limit added sugar in drinks made on site and recommend water as the first-choice drink. They also encourage seasonal and local products where possible.
We review the requirements when planning menus for schools and preschools. We have long used vegetables, pulses and grains, and our dietitian plans the menus. As we make changes, we care about both nutritional value and flavours children enjoy discovering.
Sources: Polish Ministry of Health, text of the regulation (Journal of Laws 2026, item 197).
