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Lunch boxes (the content thereof) |
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by mcm  (July 2006) (rank 5th) |
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It is important to consider what your children eat. What we send in their lunch boxes for school matters. I used to worry my girl would look depraved for not having the latest snack food. But now I see she is happy to have a simple sandwich, fruit and a
juice (plus water in summer) and ccassionally she may have a treat like a muesli bar. Obesity is an issue in the western world. I am glad that it has been recognised as an issue and that there is education in schools trying to combat this problem.
At my daughter's school they publish Healthy Hints in the school newsletter. Last week the first parent health challenge was to help our children to drink 6 glasses every day to help reduce tiredness and boost hydration and appetite. This week parents have been advised to swap one unhealthy snack for a healthier choice.
Children's lunch boxes are often filled with processed, packaged foods that have far too much salt, sugar and fat. Try choosing foods that come in their own wrapper eg. fruit. Also encourage your child to make their own items for lunch as they are more likely to eat it. I think my daughter's school is pro active in teaching nutrition and health. I see it in action when my girl questions what we buy at the supremarket and what is put in her lunch box. She is embarrassed to take junk to school and understands treats are just that - treats.
