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CNA938 Rewind - Q&A: Catered or canteen meals for schools?

Meals from central kitchens were in the spotlight recently after photos of catered meals at Hwa Chong Institution went viral on social media. Since then, the school says it is working with food caterer SATS to revise recipes and the presentation of their meals. This incident has reignited discussion on whether schools should turn to catered meals or stick to the traditional canteen stalls. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman delve deeper into the issue with Imran Johri, father of 1 catered and 2 canteen food kids; Rishi Budhrani, local comedian; Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, President of Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association and Head of Glycemic Index Research Unit, Temasek Polytechnic & Goh Ee Leng, mother of one

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CNA938 Rewind - A world watching: Do US actions on Venezuela & Greenland open the door to China/Taiwan?

Iran’s foreign minister says the country is “ready for war, but also ready for dialogue.” Abbas Araqchi adds that Tehran is open to negotiations, but insists they must be fair and based on mutual respect. The remarks come after US President Donald Trump said Washington is considering “very strong” military options against Iran, amid anti-government protests. Daniel Martin speaks with East Asia expert Dr Lim Tai Wei, a professor at Soka University in Japan.

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CNA938 Rewind - From protests to power plays: Iran signals war?… or words?”

More than 500 people have been killed in Iran amid its most intense protests in years, with nearly 11,000 arrests reported. Daniel Martin speaks with East Asia expert Dr Lim Tai Wei of Soka University, Japan.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: When school meals go central — a recipe for trouble?

The shift to centralised and hybrid school meals has sparked debate, with early rollouts facing glitches, missing meals, and concerns over food quality and the loss of traditional recess experiences. Daniel Martin speaks with dietitian Jaclyn Reutens from Aptima Nutrition, Camden Medical.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Why Our Approach to Back Pain and Joint Problems needs more attention

Do you only pay attention to your musculoskeletal health only when back pain or joint problems set in? What mindset shifts need to take place before the ‘silent epidemic’ hits us here in Singapore? Susan Ng finds out what it actually takes when it comes to preventative care with Assistant Professor Bryan Tan, Co-Chairman, Musculoskeletal (MSK) Integrated Care Workgroup at NHG Health.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - A lighter, brighter taste of Prego

Italian food has always been about more than just eating, but also about gathering to enjoy it with company! Prego ushers in a new chapter inspired by family meals, shared plates and the return of classic tableside service. Susan Ng hears from Chef Davide Bizzarri, Head Chef at Prego about the stories behind the new menu.

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