Аннотация
Proper and rational nutrition is one of the main factors for the harmonious physical and intellectual development of children at all stages of development. Health and nutrition programs for school-age children are among the most common of all health programs in the world. The aim of the study: to conduct a comparative analysis of nutrition programs for school-age children in various countries of the world.Conclusions. The review examined school student nutrition programs, interactive systems created in schools, and articles on food ranges and the nutrients they contain. As a result of the literature review, it was shown that school nutrition programs are created depending on the specifics of each country. Among the states of Europe, Asia and America, a number of countries have provided school catering programs and even interactive systems. The school feeding system of the studied students remains one of the most relevant issues. The information presented in the review can be used as initial ideas for planning and conducting applied projects and scientific research on relevant topics, taking into account national goals, conditions and resources. Keywords: school meals, school-age children, school nutrition programs, diet, hot meals.