Ukrainian students suffer without sausages and sugar in the school menu, parents complain that children go hungry

From January 1, 2022 in schools of Ukraine began to operate new-school menu. It was developed by the famous Ukrainian chef Yevgeny Klopotenko. Although the food system in schools has become healthier, many parents did not like it. In their opinion, the diet of schoolchildren has become impoverished, and the children themselves simply refuse to eat school food. What is wrong with the Klopotenko menu, we discuss in today's article.





Updated school menu - the main component school nutrition reform. And the reform itself was initiated by the first lady of the country Elena Zelensky. To create a new menu, it is important to involve qualified professionals in this matter. On its development, specialists from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Economy, the State Food and Consumer Service, the Antimonopoly Committee and nutritionists worked.



However, all the dogs were lowered to one only Yevgeny Klopotenko, who joined the creation of the menu. Of course, complaining about the work of a public person is easier than the whole system and the Ministry of Health. Recently, an article appeared on the website of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, in which all innovations are described in detail.

So, for example, reduced the amount of sugar and salt in dishes. There are no more sausages, sausages, canned food and sweets on the menu. The amount of juices, bread and potatoes decreased, but there were more fruits and vegetables, as well as meat, fish, milk, whole grains and legumes. In addition, the new menu now has less vegetable and animal fats.



The website of the Ministry of Health provides technological maps of all dishes. Anyone who wishes can read them through the link.

It would seem that these innovations can cause any harm to children? After all, useful products have really become more. But that’s not what bothers parents. First, they believe that the dishes have lost all taste, so the children do not want to eat them. Secondly, the main problem is that the updated school menu has not come into effect everywhere.





At the same time, the price of lunches has increased significantly, and local workers are negligent about the implementation of the new rules. Does the law only work on paper? The rhetorical question is understandable. However, do not forget that such innovations need time. Parents and children need to get used to unusual foods and dishes, and schools and kindergartens need to rebuild their work in a new way.

If you are faced with the fact that your child does not want to eat school food, do not press him. Family psychologist Dmitry Karpachev advises parents not to panic and adhere to several recommendations.

1. Do not force a child to eat what he refuses. Pressure won't get you there anyway. But you can adversely affect the attitude of your child to food.
2. Give your child the choice to eat what they like. Of all the school meals, there is definitely something to eat for lunch. It's better than just being hungry.
3. Be sure to explain to your child why you need a new school menu and why you should not lean on buns and pizzas from the buffet. Innovation is a good reason to think about how your family's diet is nutritious. If children are used to eating at home, of course they will not want to eat normal food at school.
4. Study the school meals and the technological maps on which they are prepared. Try to make the same dishes at home. This way you can gently teach the child to eat from the dining room.
5. While the child will get used to the new menu, it will not be superfluous to prepare small snacks for him. That way, you'll be sure your son or daughter won't starve during class.

The opinion of Yevgeny Klopotenko To the hat in social networks Klopotenko is calm. Adequate criticism cook-virtuoso perceives with understanding, and for words of support, which, by the way, a lot, thanks. Yevgeny is sure that the old system is struggling with the modern vision of the problem.





At the moment, it's not that children or their parents don't like the new school menu. It is important that the new rules are implemented. To do this, you need to train both chefs from canteens and people who, on the basis of technological maps, make a menu for each particular school. In addition, Klopotenko focuses on enlightening the masses and explaining what is the essence of healthy eating.





The chef commented on the news on social media: I know that this topic is painful, as it primarily concerns children. I understand every comment written by my parents. I have only one request: don’t be silent. Because change happens where it is said out loud.”

If you live in Ukraine and your children are still studying, it is your duty to ensure that school employees are responsible for all new rules. We believe that the new school menu a step towards changing the diet of schoolchildren for the better. It is a matter of little to contribute to this, not to resist good initiatives.

What do you think of the new school menu? Boldly share your opinion in the comments!