Eating habits of children in France and the United StatesThe way children eat is very different in each country. They are the most different in France and the United States. From children's lunch at school to dinner at home, they are varied. Even the way they eat meals at home and how much they cost is different. There is no doubt that the United States is an unhealthy country, unlike France where good eating habits are learned very early in life and are practiced throughout life. In the United States, the daily lunch in public schools consists of pizza, cheese burgers, Chef Boyardee ravioli, fried chicken fingers, fries and even worse. Most American students hate the lunch provided by their school, which means that as soon as they are able to drive, they leave school and go to the nearest fast food restaurant. “Critics say school lunches are making America fat.” (5) The most controversial argument regarding school meals in the United States occurred when "David Stockman, Reagan's budget director, proposed classifying ketchup as a vegetable to meet dietary needs while reducing costs. costs". (5) Honestly, what's next? American school meals must meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, which is obviously not enough given that "30% of individuals' calories come from fat and 10% from saturated fat." (5)School meals are so much more different in France. “Many schools already employ their own nutritionist, who works with a parent committee to ensure lunches provide a healthy, balanced diet.” (5) "A typical school lunch in France costs between 1.50 and 4 euros per person, depending on the region. The poorest parents pay only a small part of this total." (5) What we in America serve our children, the French consider adult meals, because they believe that good eating habits start early in life. A French school lunch consists of “a grapefruit starter, followed by grilled chicken with green beans, then a cheese and rice pudding dish for dessert. Today's snack is a tangerine. Once a week, chips are offered but with salmon lasagna, rather.” only sausages or burgers, while Thursday pizza is served with a healthy green salad." (5) Kids don't drink soft drinks or sodas out loud; they eat all their school meals with soda. clear water.