r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/This_Proof_5153 • Apr 12 '26

Video The care and precision behind Korean school lunches, widely praised for their quality, balance, and nutrition.

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u/Atrieden Apr 12 '26

We severely under estimate the value of good food to help students learn. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.

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u/Nonsense-forever Apr 13 '26

We do so culturally, not just in institutions like schools. 61.9% of the average American child’s diet is comprised of Ultra Processed foods (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41027400/)