Food for kids all over the world.

Food is something we all need to live, grow, and stay healthy. No matter where we are born or what language we speak, every child in the world needs food. 

But what they eat, how they eat, and how much they eat can be very different depending on their country, culture, family, and situations.

Around the world, children enjoy a wide variety of meals:

  • In Japan, a lunchbox might have rice, fish, and vegetables.

  • In Brazil, kids may eat rice, beans, and meat.

  • In Italy ,pasta with fresh tomatoes is a classic favorite

  • In Ethiopia, many children eat injera with lentils.

These meals show the richness of world cultures through food. They reflect tradition, climate, and local ingredients. Exploring them helps us appreciate diversity and learn how others live.

So, what do children eat in different parts of the world? What are their favorite dishes, snacks, and school lunches? Through this page, I invite you to explore how food reflects culture, climate, and local traditions—even in the lives of the youngest!

Children's meals tell us a lot about a country. What ingredients are used? How healthy are the dishes? Are meals eaten at home or at school? Understanding what kids eat helps us connect with different lifestyles and habits, from Asia to Africa, Europe to the Americas.

Let’s travel the world through children’s plates. Because food brings us together—at every age.


- Tastes and Traditions by Country -

 Italy

Italian children often start their day with a sweet breakfast: a slice of bread with jam, or a croissant with hot milk. Lunch is the main meal, with pasta, vegetables, and fruit. Pizza is a favorite treat, especially on weekends!

Japan

Japanese school lunches are known to be healthy and balanced. Kids might eat rice, fish, miso soup, and pickled vegetables. They usually eat together in the classroom and help serve the food—a great way to learn responsibility and teamwork.

Mexico

Mexican children enjoy colorful, flavorful dishes like tacos, beans, rice, and corn tortillas. At school, they might have antojitos—small snacks such as quesadillas or tamales.

India

Indian kids eat a variety of spiced dishes, often vegetarian. A typical lunch might include lentils , rice, vegetables, and roti. Snacks like samosas or sweet treats like jalebi are also part of the food culture.

-A Global Food and Culture Research Project-

Choose a country in the world . Do the research and find out:

What do children eat for breakfast, lunch, and snacks? What is a typical school lunch? Are there any special traditions or table manners? What food is popular or traditional in that country? Do children help prepare or serve meals?

Use books, websites like Kids World- https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/ 

Travel Guide- https://www.worldtravelguide.net/

National Geographic Kids -https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ 

At the end of the project create a presentation , a talk, a short video or a poster. 



But there's also another important side to this story. Not all children have enough to eat. In many parts of the world, some kids go to bed hungry or lack nutritious food. Hunger and malnutrition affect millions of young people every day. 

As we learn about what kids eat in different countries, we also begin to understand:

  • The importance of healthy food for growing bodies

  • The need to fight hunger and share resources

  • How we can build a more caring and fair world

Unfortunately, millions of children go to bed hungry every night.

Organizations working to change this:



Let us hope that, through greater awareness, cooperation, and action, the problem of malnutrition will soon be overcome — so that every child, no matter where they live, may have access to the nutritious food they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

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The word "thrive" may not be commonly used today, yet it carries a powerful  meaning. It also brings to my mind a charming song composed by the musician and educator Charles Goodger, the founder of the FunSongs Method — www.funsongs.co.uk.

Thrive_mp3.mp3

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3154407821455466 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM

    Thank you, Prof. Verde for citing FunSongs. Schools interested in an annual subscription to FunSongs action songs and graded study materials should complete the schools subscription form at funsongs.co.uk .

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    1. maverJune 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM

      Thanks for the info-glad to spread the word and support useful resources for English language practice.

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