Monday 12 September 2016

Packing healthy lunches for children


Packing healthy lunches for your child’s day

A healthy lunch box full of fresh food gives your child the energy to concentrate, learn and play all day.

How much you put in your child’s lunch box depends on the length of your child’s day.

For example, children who go to child care, kinder or school for six hours a day might need to bring food for morning tea and lunch. Children who go for longer periods might also need afternoon tea.

It’s also a good idea to pack a bottle with tap water for your child to drink. Fruit juice and soft drinks are high in sugar and aren’t recommended for children because they can lead to tooth decay and other health problems.

Healthy lunch ideas

Packing a lunch box from home means you can offer your child a range of healthy lunch options from the five food groups:

No comments:

Post a Comment