As First Lady Michelle Obama continues her mission to make our schools a healthier place, the Associated Press decided to go out and see how school lunches in the U.S. stack up against those served around the world.
It sent photographers to Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America to see what kids in different countries ate for lunch this week.
The photographers found that while most schools abroad don’t actually sell lunch, the ones that do put a “premium” on feeding their students healthy meals. Students were more likely to go home for lunch or bring a home-cooked meal.
Obama’s campaign aims to distribute more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in school cafeterias.
However, students have not exactly been enthusiastic. Recent backlash has included kids taking photos of their meager school lunches and tweeting them, or just refusing to eat them altogether.
PARIS, FRANCE: Pike fish, green beans, and Paris mushrooms.
LAMBERSART, FRANCE: Another fancy lunch includes rice, salmon, ratatouille, a slice of bread, a salad with celery and carrots, an orange, and donut.
BAMAKO, MALI: Fried donuts, although most students go home to eat.
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