Tips for Packing a Healthy Lunch Box for Cancer Prevention
Providing a nutritious lunch box for school-aged children is essential for establishing good eating habits, improving concentration and behavior, aiding growth and development, preventing tooth decay, achieving their 5-a-day, meeting energy requirements, and reducing the risk of developing obesity. Follow the Eatwell Guide for a balanced and varied diet, including starchy foods, fruits and vegetables, dairy or alternatives, proteins, and healthier treats. Encourage a well-rounded lunch box to support overall health and well-being.
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Are you Packing a Healthy Lunch Box? Cancer Prevention Schools and Young People Team
What are the benefits of a healthy lunch box? Establishes good eating habits Improves concentration & behaviour Aids growth & development Helps prevent tooth decay Helps achieve their 5-a-day Meets energy requirements Decreases the risk of developing obesity
What should be in a healthier lunch box? Follow the Eatwell Guide for a balanced and varied diet 1. Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta & other starchy foods 2. Fruit and vegetables 3. Dairy and other alternatives 4. Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins 5. Food and drinks high in fat and/or sugar
1. Potatoes, bread, rice,pasta & other starchy foods Starchy foods will delay feelings of hunger, as well as being a good source of energy and B vitamins
2. Fruit and vegetables Provide vitamins & minerals and fibre for a healthy diet. Provide antioxidants which can reduce the risk of cancer. Encourage 5 portions of fruit and vegetables everyday. 1 medium banana 1 medium apple 1 handful of grapes 3 heaped tablespoons of peas 2 small satsumas
3. Dairy and other alternatives Provides calcium, protein, vitamins B12, A and D Helps strengthen bones and teeth Image result for cheese Image result for glass of milk Image result for yoghurt and spoon Image result for devon custard
4. Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins Provides protein for growth & repair Provides iron, B vitamins and minerals
5. Healthier Treats Encouraging your child not to bring sweets, chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks for break or lunch Choose healthier options for your child s lunchbox! Image result for crackers Image result for jelly Image result for breadsticks Image result for popcorn
Thirst Quenchers It is important that your enough during theday,sothat they don t become dehydrated and tired. childdrink It is important that your child drinks enough during the day, so that they don t become dehydrated and tired
Top Tips Add variety to their lunchbox by using different types of bread Use less spreads and avoid mayonnaise to cut down on fat Let your your child get involved by helping to make their own lunch Try out new ideas at teatime or at the weekend before including them in their lunchbox.
More helpful tips... Freeze fruit for an alternative snack Add lemon juice to cut up fruit to stop it going off! Choose unsalted popcorn rather than crisps Choose bright and colourful foods Try lunchbox, let them pick a lunchbox or even decorate their own and get your child excited about their
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