What is the difference between Japanese school lunch and American school lunch?
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2024 study, vegetables constituted 51% of total food served in Japanese school lunches, compared to just 15% in American schools, highlighting a major nutritional disparity. This article explores the significant cultural and practical differences between Japanese school lunch and American school lunch.