Shocking truth revealed about nutritionally poor meals at Chinese kindergarten

A shocking truth behind the school meals provided at a kindergarten in Hui Zhou, Guangdong province, China, was exposed by a concerned mother. The incident, which quickly gained interest online, unfolded when the mother decided to check on her child’s lunch at the kindergarten.

Upon arrival, she was shocked to find that her child’s meal consisted only of white rice and beans, with no meat. This meal, she felt, was inadequate and lacked the necessary nutrition for a student. Previously, every time she asked her child about the food at school, the answer was always “very good.”

Seeing a nutritionally deficient meal, the mother couldn’t help but confront the school.

“My child’s regular meal has three dishes, including soup. Why is it so less today?”

Faced with the mother’s anxiety, the kindergarten teacher claimed it was the student’s choice. This response was unacceptable to the mother, who felt her child was too young to make decisions about their nutrition.

This incident stirred up a wave of discussion on Chinese social media, attracting widespread criticism. Most parents were dissatisfied with the school’s approach and the teachers’ care for the children. Some even called on officials to inspect the quality of the kindergarten’s lunch, reported Sohu.

Public criticism

Faced with public criticism, the school had to take corrective actions and provide a clearer explanation. A representative from the school explained that previously, students could choose two to three items for their meals, and the choice was up to them. However, some children who were picky or didn’t like the food they chose wouldn’t eat at all.

The school assured that from now on, teachers would select the food for the children to avoid such instances of inadequate intake.

Pictures of another meal at the school were shared online. After the school’s explanation, netizens were divided. Some sympathised with the school, as some children indeed eat very little no matter how much food is prepared, leading to waste. Allowing children to choose food that suits their tastes could help avoid waste.

However, most parents disagreed with the school’s approach. They stressed that children in kindergarten are in a vital period of physical development and need to consume a balanced and nutritious diet. Children are too young to make decisions on their own, so the responsibility for preparing the meals lies with the teachers.

Additionally, considering the meal provided by the school, which only consisted of white rice and beans, and lacked meat, was still of extremely poor quality.

Many netizens hoped that parents could be as vigilant as the aforementioned mother, regularly checking on the quality of the schools to see how their children are learning and living.