Japanese school lunches highlight a global failure in child nutrition programmes. We must do better.
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The Japanese school lunch model exposes the abject failures of nutrition programmes elsewhere. Their unwavering commitment to fresh, local produce, meticulous hygiene, and comprehensive nutritional education demonstrates a societal valuation of children’s wellbeing. Anything less is a dereliction of duty. Why do we tolerate such dismal standards for our youth?
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While impressive, replicating Japan’s school lunch programme globally is a logistical and financial impossibility for many nations. Cultural differences in food and educational priorities also present significant hurdles.
