Healthy lunch box
healthy packed lunch should include:
• Meat, fish or a dairy source of protein
• Starchy carbohydrate, such as a wholegrain sandwich, to provide energy
• At least one portion each of a fruit and vegetable or salad
• Water or milk to drink, but diluted fruit juice and yoghurt drinks or smoothies are acceptable
Unhealthy lunch box
99 out of every 100 packed lunches being eaten by primary school children are reported to be unhealthy and failing to meet nutritional standards.
So what should a healthy lunch contain and what foods should be left out?
The key foods to avoid are:
• Sweets and chocolate
• Snacks, like crisps, with added salt/sugar/fat
• Sugary and fizzy drinks
• Deep-fried foods and processed meats
• White bread - if children won't eat brown, try whole white sliced bread
Recommended daily percentage.
33% Bread,rice,potatoes,pasta and starchy food
33 % Fruits,and vegetables
15 % milk and dairy items
12 % meat, fish, eggs beans and other source of protein.
8 % foods and drink high in fat and /or sugar
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