The chain is renowned for its healthy sandwiches, wraps and soups.
But Pret’s new children’s menu, launched yesterday, has sparked controversy among nutritionists.
Made for four to 10 year olds, sandwiches, toasties and snack pots are on offer.
However, Dr Julie Lanigan, a specialist paediatric dietitian, said they should be made with more salad and less salt and sugar, as well as being served in smaller portions.
While the menu could help parents grab a ‘healthy lunch for a child while on the move’, the serving size could lead to ‘overeating and excess weight gain’.
Campaigners and charities warned that the sandwiches equate to 50 per cent of a child’s daily limit for salt and have minimal vegetables and could create ‘a potential health risk if consumed regularly’.
Dr Lanigan, who is also a research dietitian…
