Parenting and Child Care: Healthy School Lunch Strategies
Enhancing Nutrition Through Effective Parenting
Backpacks. Notebooks. Folders. Pencils. These are all essentials for a good start to your children's school year, but what about their nutrition? As summer ends and kids return to classrooms, one culinary medicine expert offers up easy ways to help your children eat healthy foods during the school day.
Child Care Strategies for Healthy Lunches
School lunches have gotten healthier since last April, when the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new guidelines that lower sugar and salt levels and focus on whole grains. Still, packing lunch at home can be a good choice if you want more control over what your child eats during the day, said Dr. Jaclyn Albin, an associate professor of internal medicine, pediatrics and public health at UT Southwestern School of Medicine.
- Plan meals ahead to ensure variety.
- Include whole grains and fresh fruits.
- Limit sugary snacks and beverages.
- Get your kids involved in choosing their lunches.
- Teach them about healthy eating habits.
- Make meals visually appealing for better enjoyment.
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