Prospect that France will limit the amount of ketchup used for school lunch

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France has issued a law that restricts the amount of ketchup used in school lunch.

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In France it is said that about 6.7 million obese children in elementary schools in the country are said to return to traditional food culture. In addition, there are many students and children who are not able to ingest enough nutrition from the problem of poverty, and this regulation is considered to be for addressing these problems.

Christophe Hebert, chairman of the National Association by a restaurant administrator, said, "School lunch serves not only health roles but also educational roles.We hope to make kids familiar with French food culture, We must definitely tell it to the next generation. "

In addition, "Children need to share a good time surrounding the table and know the fun of French," he says. Actually, according to the current law, it is necessary for meals to serve from 4 to 5 dishes including main dishes and dairy products such as cheese.

Furthermore, seasonings such as tomato sauce and mayonnaise seem to be limited only once a week only when it is served with chips etc. Also, you are not allowed to bring lunch, and you have to use the school cafeteria or eat at home once you have a meal.

According to Jean-Jacques Hazan, district director on school lunch, now the poor are expanding in France, about 20% of the families have balanced diet only for school lunch, and this regulation is like this It seems to have meaning to counter the current situation.