What’s for Lunch?
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Collapse ▲It’s that time of the year again! Kids will soon be off to school and they are faced with the important question: what’s for lunch? With childhood obesity on the rise, having a nutritious lunch is an important part of an overall healthful diet. Since most kids consume one-third of their daily calories at lunch, here are some tips to help them eat more super-nutritious foods.
Pack it yourself:
- Plan ahead! It helps to have all the right ingredients on hand for making the best lunch. You might even consider coming up with a weekly menu. Involve the kids in planning whenever possible.
- Avoid last-minute rushing. Try preparing all or part of the lunch the night before.
- Make sure you include at least one fresh fruit and vegetable.
- Best beverages: skim milk, water, or 100% juice.
- Remember food safety! It is best if you keep foods chilled in an insulated lunch bag with either an ice pack or frozen bottle of water.
The school lunch line:
- Obtain a school lunch menu and help your child make better decisions at home. Stress the importance of the basics: eating enough fruit and vegetables, low-fat foods, keeping sugary foods as a treat (not a mainstay), and eating a variety of grains (make half of your grains whole grains).
Practice making better choices everywhere you go so your child will make healthy lunch choices.