School lunches around the world

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Sunday, April 16, 2023 14:06 (GMT+7)
14:06 April 16, 2023

Differences in living habits and geographical location affect the diets of students around the world , but the common point is that they are all nutritious enough for development.

USA: Unlike other countries, American students stay at school for lunch. At the end of the morning class, students will gather in the school cafeteria to get their lunch. A simple meal will include bread, beans, mashed potatoes and gravy. Photo: Doctissimo.

Italy: In Italy, the starter at school lunch is salad, followed by fish with pasta in tomato sauce and bread. Grapes are added for dessert. Photo: Doctissimo.

South Korea: South Korean students have a tight schedule, after lunch in the morning they continue tutoring until evening. Therefore, the lunch portion in South Korea is prioritized for high nutrition. In the photo, the portion includes rice, soup, supplements and side dishes such as kimchi, mixed vegetables, and pickled cabbage. Photo: Doctissimo.

Brazil: Only a handful of universities in Brazil have a lunch policy. Students' meals will come from a partnership between local farmers and the school, and include beans, rice, some meats and fruits. Photo: Doctissimo.

Finland: Lunches in Finland are considered the healthiest, with health being a top priority. Finnish students will enjoy pea soup, carrot and beetroot salad, with a cake topped with strawberries and berries. Photo: Doctissimo.

France: In French schools, taste training is also part of the curriculum, so it's no surprise that the menu is quite varied. A typical meal might be pike, green beans, bread and Parisian mushrooms or salmon, rice, ratatouille and dessert. Photo: Doctissimo.

Greece: Lunch here is mostly traditional. Normally students will have grilled chicken, orzo, stuffed grape leaves, tomato and cucumber salad. Dessert will be Greek yogurt served with pomegranate seeds and oranges. Photo: Doctissimo.

Ukraine: In the canteen in Ukraine, students will have mashed potatoes with sausage, mixed salad and beetroot sauce. Photo: Doctissimo.

Spain: For schools in Spain, lunch will be garpacho, bell peppers, bread and fried shrimp rice. For dessert, students will have half an orange. Photo: Doctissimo.

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