With school back in session, packing healthy lunches can be challenging for many parents.Here are five helpful tips and ideas for nutritious lunches your kids will love.

1. HEALTHY
SCHOOL
LUNCHES
FOR KIDS

2. With school back in session,
packing healthy lunches can
be challenging for many
parents.
Here are five helpful tips and
ideas for nutritious lunches
your kids will love.

3. 1. LET THE KIDS
CHOOSE
Kids are more likely to eat
their lunches if they are
involved in the food
preparation. Not only
does this help get them
excited to try new things,
but also educates them on
nutrition along the way.

4. 2. ADD
COLORFUL
VARIETY
Load up their lunchboxes
with a colorful mix of fruits
and vegetables to keep
them energized and ready
to learn.
It is recommended to eat
at least 5 servings of fruits
and vegetables every day,
which is an excellent
source of vitamins and
fiber.

5. 3. SUSTAIN
WITH
WHOLE GRAIN
Whole grains are an
important part of a
healthy diet for kids.
Try making sandwiches
with whole grain bread.
Look for "100 percent
whole wheat" on labels to
get the most grains.

6. If your child is fussy with
food, use cookie cutters to
transform their lunch into
fun shapes they’ll love.
Your kids will look forward
to opening their lunch box
and seeing lively shapes.
4. DEALING
WITH PICKY
EATERS

7. 5. PACK
PLENTY OF
PROTEIN
Include other sources of
protein besides your child’s
sandwich. A lunch loaded
with carbs may leave your
child hungry.
Include snacks like granola
bars or yogurt with 5 to 7
grams of protein.