School lunches vary significantly between countries. In Japan, obento lunches traditionally contain rice, meat or fish, vegetables, and fruit in set proportions. French children typically have a hot meal, salad, and baguette. American school lunches commonly include chicken, salad, beans, milk, and crackers while Chinese schools serve fried fish, rice, and stewed vegetables. British children eat foods like pasta, green beans, salad, bread and jelly for dessert.