Stockholm (Sweden), 18/10/2024
School meals were introduced in Sweden over 100 years ago, with the aim of giving all children the opportunity to go to school and learn, regardless of their socioeconomic situation. Today the National Guidelines for school meals are based on a holistic model for meals that considers six areas: taste, enjoyment (creating a pleasant food environment), safety, nutrition, eco-friendliness, and the integration of school meals in the educational work. The model thus highlights the importance of school meals for health, social well-being, education, and environmental sustainability.
The Swedish FAO committee welcomes you to the Swedish Celebration of World Food Day where we will focus on how school meals can contribute to the UN charter for the Right to Food and to achievement of the SDGs.
