Government food expert Professor Steve P.U. Denton said that although they knew the decision would be unpopular, they were making it so kids would be healthier.
He added: "We're very sorry that we have to do this, but kids spend so much time playing computer games now we have to help them keep fit another way."
Will pizza be next to be taken off the menu?
The head of the UK Chip Authority, Fry Smith has slammed the move, saying he couldn't understand why chips have come in for special treatment.
He asked: "Why have they banned chips but decided things like crisps, sweets and chocolate are okay? It's madness!"
And he had this worrying advice for kids not happy about the move: "Who knows what they'll be banning after chips? Maybe pizza is next!"
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