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Healthy School Lunches

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Today we will…

• Learn how to make up a healthy lunch

• Learn how to make healthy lunch choices, whether buying or packing a lunch


What do you think makes up

a healthy lunch?

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A Healthy Lunch:

• Should follow the same rules we learned in the lessons about the food groups and portion sizes.

• Every school lunch should include:– Vegetables– Fruits– Protein– Whole grains– Milk or low-fat dairy


What are some unhealthy

lunch choices?

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Unhealthy Lunch Choices

• Nachos• Chips• French fries, tater tots

and fried foods• Ice cream• Candy• Cookies and cakes• Soda and sugary fruit

drinks


What can we do to make an

unhealthy lunch better?

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Healthy Lunch Ideas• Instead of pizza or chicken nuggets, try a turkey

or peanut butter sandwich on whole-grain bread

• Have veggies with every lunch.– Try carrot sticks, a small salad or cut up veggies with

dip

• Don’t forget your milk! Low-fat/skim white or chocolate milk is a great addition to any lunch.

• Instead of chips or ice cream, have a piece of fruit. Apple slices, bananas, oranges and pears are tasty and easy to bring to school.

• Always choose milk or 100% juice. Avoid sodas and other sugary drinks.


Important Points

• Eating a healthy lunch at school is easy and fun.

• A healthy lunch should always include:

– whole grains, protein, fruit, vegetables, and milk or low-fat dairy

– Choose low-fat milk and keep sweets and treats to a minimum
