Healthy School Lunches Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.
Today we will… Learn how to make up a healthy lunch Learn how to make healthy lunch choices, whether buying or packing a lunch Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.
What do you think makes up a healthy lunch? ? ? ? Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.
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 Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.
What are some unhealthy lunch choices? ? ? ? Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.
Unhealthy Lunch Choices Nachos Chips French fries, tater tots and fried foods Ice cream Candy Cookies and cakes Soda and sugary fruit drinks Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.
What can we do to make an unhealthy lunch better? ? ? ? Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.
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. Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.
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 Visit us at © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.