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community France 24 En 2026-04-30

New French Bill Proposes Teaching Children Better Eating Habits

France, renowned for its cuisine, is debating a new law designed to educate children on healthier eating habits in schools. The proposed bill aims to complement the country's positively regarded school lunch programs by integrating nutrition lessons into the curriculum.


France is famous for its food, and its school lunches have long had a positive reputation. Now a new law is being debated that would not only give pupils good meals, but actually teach them in class how to eat better. We find out more with chef Olivier Chaput, who's known in France for his cooking classes for kids.

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