In Italy, breakfast is typically served in the early morning hours and is a light meal consisting of coffee, pastry or fruit. A ___(36)___ staple at breakfast is a brioche, a type of croissant that can be filled with jam, custard or even decadent chocolate. Lunch is a heartier meal compared to breakfast, the first course consists ___(37)___ either rice or pasta, and the second course offers either a kind of meat or fish as well as a side of vegetables or a salad. For dessert, cake, ice cream or fresh fruit is served along with a cup of espresso or coffee. A light snack late in the afternoon is reserved for children which consists of something sweet ___(38)___ bread, fruit or ice cream. Finally, we come to dinner; although it is generally assumed that dinner is the heaviest ___(39)___ of the day in Italy, this all comes down to individual choice. Dinner is served typically later in the evening and can either be a light meal including a salad, another plate of pasta or it can be a heavy meal consisting of pizza from a restaurant or made at home. Although the Italian ___(40)___ may consist of more sugar and carbohydrates; the meals are more spread out and more satisfying. So don't worry about all the pasta, enjoy it!