All secondary school pupils will be taught how to cook healthy meals under plans put forward by the government today. Technology classes for 11 to 14-year-olds will be reviewed by the curriculum watchdog to make sure children understand the links between poor diet and obesity.
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to begin a new round of mad-cow testing this week, this time on cattle that appear completely healthy, although logistics and industry negotiations may postpone the effort, according to government officials.