It is estimated that Spanish schoolchildren eat in a dining hall
45% of the year. Given that the energy consumed in school
represents between 30 and 35% of the daily intake, dining halls
are responsible for a significant part of our children’s
nutrition. Catering companies generally provide the meals.
Moreover, school is a decisive time for learning the eating
habits that will have an impact on adult life. This mission is
the responsibility of both parents and educators, and is not
confined to the dining hall or classroom, but extends to the
entire school environment. Due to the great interest that this
topic generates, a large number of guides for school dining
halls have been published. They include: