| Since you can't follow your kids around all day, | | | | groups which should be included in every lunch |
| making sure that they make the right nutritional | | | | box include protein, whole grain, fruit, vegetables, |
| choices may be difficult. One of the best ways to | | | | and calcium rich dairy. You can be very creative |
| stay assured that your children are eating a well | | | | with what you create out of these five food |
| balanced meal can be achieved by packing your | | | | groups and try not to make the same thing |
| child's lunch. Otherwise, giving your youngster | | | | every day. Kids like variety and they will get tired |
| money for lunch can lead to vending machine | | | | of having the same thing for lunch each and |
| sodas, junk food or daily dose of school fries. | | | | every day. |
| That is why the only way to know they are | | | | Once you get your kids on a healthy eating habit, |
| eating healthy is to prepare their meal at home. | | | | it is ok to add to their lunch an occasional bag of |
| The first step towards preparation is observing | | | | chips or a cookie. Simply teach your kids about |
| what type of fruit and vegetables your kids like | | | | the value of proper nutrition. The best way to |
| the best. This way if you pack that fruit you | | | | start is to demonstrate healthy eating behaviors |
| know they will most likely consume it. Also ask | | | | at home. When you cook dinners for your family, |
| your kids what kind of dipping sauces they like. | | | | be sure that there is healthy protein along with |
| Kids love to dip stuff and if they get a sauce | | | | vegetables and juice on the table. Your kids will |
| which they really love, they might be more likely | | | | slowly start to pick up on the healthy eating |
| to eat their fruit and veggies. The five food | | | | patterns. |