[PLD]

Children in France are served this for lunch.. Taking a similar approach, the French are also health conscience and bring in dietitians to assist in the planning of their menus. Yet the results are dramatically different. Mind Body Green writes: Menus are set up two months in advance by the cantine management staff, and then sent to a certified dietitian who makes small “corrections.” The dietitian might take out a small chocolate éclair and replace it with a kiwi for dessert if she thinks there’s too much sugar that week. Or she may modify suggested menus by adding more or fewer carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits, or protein to keep the balance right. Almost all foods are prepared right in the kitchen; they’re not ready-made frozen. This means mashed potatoes, most desserts, salads, soups, and certainly the main dishes are prepared daily. Treats are included — the occasional slice of tarte, a dollop of ice cream, a delicacy from the local pastry shop. Say what you like about the French, but they always get food right.

[-YYZ-]

I wonder if hospital food is also palatable in France? Most hospital food here is not only rather disgusting and barely edible, it’s not even reasonably healthy. Just like school lunches - except that they are now moderately healthy, but still exceptionally unappetizing and unsatisfying. From what I’ve seen, these days even British schools serve decent lunches. Maybe due to the influence of guys like Jamie Oliver.

[goldi]

The French think their children should enjoy their food. I bet they don’t have 23 minute lunch periods either.

[riri]

My kids went to school in Germany and Sweden--that's about right. Every day, there was a huge selection of breads (real bread), yogurts and entrees like you show. Everyday they also had a vegetarian alternative to the entree. Fresh fruit and water, I believe, was the only beverage.

In fact, most companies in Sweden bring in fresh fruit every day

Say what you will about Europe but they do food right.