Lessons from the US
On creating more culturally relevant food policies and menus
Written by Priyasga Maharjan. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.
The School Food Standards in England ask schools to think about the diversity of their population when designing menus, including different cultures.
Serving a diverse range of cultural foods encourages children to explore new tastes and cuisines, helps to provide nutritional variety, and promotes inclusivity and understanding.
As part of our international blog series, we interviewed Priyasha Maharjan, a public/global health expert who has worked with communities to create innovative and culturally relevant menus and food guides within the United States (US) to delve deeper into these benefits…