Healthy Bites for August: Healthy Packed Lunches for Back to School

By Lisa Franzen-Castle
Extension Nutrition Specialist, PhD, RD
UNL Panhandle Research & Extension Center

Questions or Comments? Contact Dr. Lisa Franzen-Castle

Are you worried about making healthy and delicious packed lunches for kids this school year? During the school year, many parents will struggle to find healthy foods their children will to take school for lunch. However, shopping smart and trying new ideas can help parents send kids back to school with lunches that are good for them and taste great. Check out these tips to help make school lunches nutritious and fun ...

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More resources:

• Packed Lunch Pizzazz.. Cook it Quick: Making You Hungry for Healthy Food. 
• Recipe Central. UNL Food Website. Enjoy foods from your own kitchen. It’s quick, easy, economical, and delicious.
  
• Lunch Box Safety. Nutrition Know How Blog.  
• Nutrition for the School-Aged Child, G1086. Parents can help children entering school make healthy decisions. 
• Health and Nutrition Information for Children over Five. USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov.
• Nutrition Facts: An interactive guide to food labels. Use this interactive guide to the Nutrition Facts label to help understand what you're eating so you can make healthier choices.

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