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What do you usually eat during recess? School meals around the world 46 greatly. However, they all share a common goal – to nourish young minds and bodies. In France, school lunches are served in several parts. The meal 47 with an appetiser, followed by a main dish 48 of protein like salmon or lamb. Next, students enjoy their cheese and bread. Finally, they wrap up the meal with dessert. These provide students with an 49 of vitamins and minerals.

Japan takes a unique approach to school dining. Nearly all primary school lunches use only locally grown, fresh 50 – vegetables, fruits and mushrooms – obtained from nearby farms. School lunch menus are usually 51 up by a nutritionist.

Singapore's school canteens offer the most diverse dining 52, reflecting the nation's multicultural heritage. Students can choose 53 various stalls selling Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Western food. The Healthy Meals in Schools Programme has been implemented to 54 students on making healthier food and beverage choices. As 55 of this initiative, canteen vendors are required to serve wholegrains, fruits, and vegetables daily. Therefore, they 56 mandatory training by the Health Promotion Board. Routine checks by schools are conducted to ensure that they 57 with nutrition guidelines.

This programme ensures that students obtain appropriate nutrients for their growing needs. Snacks sold have to come 58 the Healthier Choice symbol. Plain water is the ideal beverage choice while drinks artificially 59 by sugar are strongly discouraged. Likewise, processed foods are also not recommended. They are often high in salt, which 60 the risk of heart disease. Through these efforts, Singapore's schools are helping students develop lifelong healthy eating habits that will benefit them well into adulthood.