Lunchbox Makeover
By Shara Aaron, MS, RD
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The Midday Meal
As you pack up your child’s lunchbox, take the opportunity to pack in nutrients as well. Two important goals for ensuring your child eats a healthful lunch:- Include as many food groups as you can as whole, unprocessed foods.
- Make it as appealing as possible, both visually and tastefully (an uneaten lunch isn’t doing anyone any good).
Here are eight suggestions for well-rounded lunches that we can (almost) guarantee will be devoured happily. Each meal has 400 to 500 calories and provides at least a third of a day’s fiber and protein needs. If you have a very active preteen, you may want to add an extra snack or increase the portions since their energy needs are higher.
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