What a school lunch looks like around the world
Want to know what children have for lunch in other countries compared to the UK? You might be surprised.
1
Italy
Menu: Local fish on a bed of arugula, pasta with tomato sauce, caprese salad, baguette and some grapes.
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2
Finland
Menu: Pea soup, beetroot salad, carrot salad, bread and pannakkau (dessert pancake) with fresh berries.
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3
France
Menu: Steak, carrots, green beans, cheese and fresh fruit.
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4
Brazil
Menu: Pork with mixed veggies, black beans and rice, salad, bread and baked plantains.
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5
South Korea
Menu: Fish soup, tofu over rice, kimchi and fresh veggies.
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6
Greece
Menu: Baked chicken over orzo, stuffed grape leaves, tomato and cucumber salad, fresh oranges, and greek yogurt with pomegranate seeds.
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7
Ukraine
Menu: Mashed potatoes with sausage, borscht, cabbage and syrniki (a dessert pancake).
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8
Spain
Menu: Sautéed prawns over brown rice and vegetables, gazpacho, fresh peppers, bread and an orange.
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9
USA
Menu: Fried popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit cup and a chocolate chip cookie.
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10
UK
Menu: Chicken nuggets and chips.
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