Our class has been investigating the role that schools play in health and nutrition. Many schools around the world have lunch programs that provide food for students during the school day. Some countries, such as Brazil and Finland, have funding (money) that the government provides to these schools so that students can be given a healthy, homemade lunch. Some schools do not receive funding from the government, and have to try to budget their money to pay for these meals.
Check out the video below for a few examples of what school lunches can look like in different countries:
Some questions to consider:
-What are the pros and cons of having a school lunch program?
-What do you think is an example of a ‘healthy’ lunch?
-If you could eat anything for lunch, what would it be?