The lunchbox buddies

How could Ramya help Nirupama include more vegetables in her diet?

“Have you thought about the class project?” asked Ms. Shanthi, as Ramya walked into the staffroom to deliver a pile of homework books.

“I am still thinking about it, ma’am,” said Ramya, the newly appointed class monitor.

Every year, the school conducted community projects for underprivileged people in the neighbourhood. Ms. Shanthi wanted to ensure her class came up with good ideas.

The lunch bell rang, as Ramya rushed back to the classroom. She spotted the new girl, Nirupama, sitting on the first bench all by herself. So Ramya took her lunch box out and sat next to Nirupama. When the latter opened her box, Ramya was shocked to see just three plain chappatis.

“Do you hate vegetables?” asked Ramya.

“No,” replied Nirupama.

“Are you a fussy eater?” quizzed Ramya.